Man Smashes Vande Bharat Train Window with Hammer Amid Rising Sabotage Incidents

Amid an alarming rise in sabotage attempts targeting passenger trains across India, a video has recently gone viral on social media, showing a man smashing the window of a Vande Bharat Express train with a hammer. The incident, which has sparked widespread outrage, remains unclear in terms of location and timing.

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The video was shared by an X user, @GanKanchi, who posted, “Mysterious man who smashes Vande Bharat train with hammer. Does anyone know where this happened and what the incident was?”

As the video gained traction online, calls for strict action against the perpetrator intensified. One user commented, “Arrest him,” reflecting the frustration of many over the recurring threats to train safety.

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This act of vandalism is the latest in a series of unsettling sabotage attempts on India’s railways. Just this week, a goods train struck two cement blocks deliberately placed on the tracks between Saradhna and Bangad stations, according to North Western Railway officials. The incident occurred on the Phulera-Ahmedabad stretch of the dedicated freight corridor on Sunday night. Fortunately, no significant damage or derailment was reported.

Rising attacks on Indian railways

In another troubling incident, an attempt to derail the Bhiwani-Prayagraj Kalindi Express was made in Kanpur on Monday. Miscreants placed an LPG cylinder, a petrol bottle, and matchboxes on the tracks, posing a serious threat to passengers' lives. Earlier, an attempt to sabotage the Ahmedabad-Jodhpur Vande Bharat Express in Rajasthan’s Pali district was also reported.

These incidents have raised concerns about the safety of passengers and trains, prompting authorities to intensify security measures across key railway routes. Netizens and officials alike are urging swift action to prevent further sabotage and ensure the safety of India’s rail network.

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Rising Concerns Over Train Safety

The recent spike in sabotage incidents, particularly targeting the new and widely praised Vande Bharat Express trains, has caused concern across the nation. Rail officials are working closely with law enforcement to investigate these incidents and strengthen security measures.