Bhubaneswar, Nov 27: The 20835 Rourkela-Bhubaneswar Vande Bharat Express train has been targeted by stone-pelters between Meramandali and Budhapank in Dhenkanal-Angul Railway Section of Bhubaneswar-Sambalpur Rail Line on Sunday. Due to this incident, the windowpane of the Executive Class coach has been damaged.

This is not the first time in the country the Vande Bharat Express train has been targeted. Similar incidents have occurred in other parts of the country. However, no passengers have been harmed in any of the incidents so far.

The incident was reported by the on duty RPF escorting staff. The security wing of ECoR has taken it seriously and alerted the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP). RPF's Assistant Security Commissioner from Cuttack rushed to the spot.

Indian Railways, especially East Coast Railway is consistently making drives to educate public, especially those are residing nearby areas of rail line not to throw stones on trains that could harm passengers, may be the nearer of their kins.

“Local police have also been informed about the matter. Strict action will be taken against the stone-pelters. Both the security wing of ECoR in coordination with local police are in job to trace-out the culprits,” said a official.

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