Terror on Tracks: AC Coach of Dehradun-Varanasi Janata Express Stoned Near Bachhrawan, Glass Shattered
Passengers aboard the Dehradun-Varanasi Janata Express experienced moments of intense fear and panic on Saturday when unknown miscreants pelted stones at the moving train, shattering the windshield of an AC coach. The violent incident occurred near the Bachhrawan railway station, sending shockwaves through the travelers inside. Fortunately, despite the force of the attack and the resulting property damage, no passengers sustained injuries. Security and railway authorities swung into action immediately after the train reached its designated stop, launching a comprehensive probe to track down the culprits behind the dangerous act.
Sudden Attack Near Bachhrawan Station Triggers Panic
The Dehradun-Varanasi Janata Express pulled into platform number two of Pratapgarh Junction at 12:20 PM on Saturday. Shortly before its arrival, unidentified miscreants targeted the train, specifically aiming stones at the M-1 AC coach. The sudden impact shattered the coach's glass windows, creating an atmosphere of sheer panic and terror among the passengers traveling inside. Recognizing the severity of the security breach, the running train staff immediately alerted higher railway authorities, ensuring that security teams were ready to inspect the damage upon the train's arrival at Pratapgarh.
RPF and GRP Launch Probe Following Pratapgarh Inspection
As soon as the train came to a halt at Pratapgarh Junction, personnel from the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the Government Railway Police (GRP) rushed to platform number two. Security officials thoroughly inspected the damaged M-1 coach from both the inside and outside, documenting the extent of the shattered glass. Officers then interacted directly with the terrified passengers to gather firsthand accounts and crucial details regarding the attack. Authorities have launched an intensive investigation to determine the exact motive behind the stone-pelting and to identify the individuals responsible for endangering passenger safety.
