A serious incident has come to light from Punjab where an explosion occurred on a railway track near Sirhind station in Fatehgarh Sahib district. The blast took place on the night of January 23, 2026, causing panic in the area. The incident happened on the Dedicated Freight Corridor, which is used for goods trains connecting Amritsar and Delhi.
Authorities rushed to the spot immediately after the loud bang was heard. A goods train passing through the section was hit by the impact, resulting in injuries to the loco pilot. Police and railway officials have started a detailed investigation to find out who is behind this act.
What happened at the Sirhind railway track?
The explosion occurred near Khanpur village, roughly 4 to 5 kilometers from the Sirhind railway station. It happened around 9:50 PM when a freight train was crossing the track. The impact was strong enough to damage the railway line significantly. Ropar Range DIG Nanak Singh stated that the police are treating this as a criminal act and forensic teams are collecting evidence from the site.
How much damage was caused?
The blast caused damage to both the track and the train engine. Railway teams worked through the night to restore the line. Here are the details of the damage reported by the officials.
| Type of Damage | Details |
|---|---|
| Track Broken | 3 to 12 feet of track blown away |
| Area Affected | 600-meter stretch of the line |
| Train Engine | Glass shattered, partial damage |
| Casualties | Loco pilot injured (Minor cuts) |
Is there any terror angle in this?
As of now, the Punjab Police and Government Railway Police (GRP) have registered a case against unknown persons. While there were some unverified claims on social media regarding the blast, officials have not confirmed it as a terror attack yet. Agencies are coordinating to investigate all possibilities, and security has been increased ahead of Republic Day.
