On September 18th, a bomb consisting of 10 detonators was planted on the Khandwa-Bhusaval railway line near Sagfata, intended to derail an Indian Army special train traveling from Jammu & Kashmir to Karnataka. While the bomb did not cause any casualties, it caused a stir and prompted investigation agencies to become...
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active. The investigation led to the arrest of Mohammed Sabir, a railway gangman, who is suspected to be involved in the incident. Sabir's involvement was uncovered with the help of a sniffer dog. While Sabir initially claimed his actions were due to intoxication or a dispute with his supervisor, his inconsistent statements and the deliberate targeting of the Army train have raised suspicions about his involvement with a terrorist organization. The incident has fueled concern as SIMI, a banned organization, has previously been active in the Khandwa region. The investigation into Sabir's contacts and the source of the detonators is ongoing. The railway authorities have suspended Sabir pending further investigation.