‘Whatever The Conspiracy, We Will Uncover It’: Vaishnaw On Sri Ganganagar Railway Blast

Last Updated:November 05, 2026, 10:14 IST

The blast damaged railway infrastructure, including two concrete pillars supporting the track and several railway sleepers.

Image of Anupgarh-Suratgarh railway track after the blast. (Source: ANI)

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said authorities would get to the bottom of the explosion that damaged a railway track in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar district, close to the India-Pakistan international border.

Assuring strict action against those responsible, Vaishnaw said the investigation was underway, and all possible angles were being examined.

“Whatever the conspiracy may be, we will uncover it and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice,” the minister said while responding to the blast reported near the railway line.

Vaishnaw said discussions had been held with Rajasthan’s Director General of Police (DGP), the Chief Minister and the Chief Secretary following the incident. The Railways and the state administration are jointly investigating the matter.

He added that the state police would take a call on involving the National Investigation Agency (NIA) after collecting preliminary evidence.

What Happened In Sri Ganganagar?

The explosion took place on the Anupgarh-Suratgarh railway line near the 50 GB point in Sri Ganganagar district. The blast damaged railway infrastructure, including two concrete pillars supporting the track and several railway sleepers.

The explosion reportedly occurred around 45 minutes after a train travelling from Anupgarh to Suratgarh had crossed the stretch at approximately 9 pm.

The impact was considerable, with the sound of the explosion reportedly heard as far as 200 metres away. The blast also left behind a crater nearly two feet deep beneath the railway track.

Following the incident, train services between Anupgarh and Suratgarh were cancelled as a precautionary measure.

NIA To Investigate Blast?

Multiple investigative and security teams rushed to the site following the explosion. Personnel from the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Criminal Investigation Department (CID), dog squad and other security agencies joined railway officials in examining the damaged stretch.

The investigation is being conducted jointly by the state administration and railway authorities to establish the circumstances surrounding the explosion and identify those involved.

With the blast occurring in a strategically sensitive border district, authorities are examining the incident closely. The state police will decide on the NIA’s involvement once the initial findings and evidence have been assessed.

With inputs from PTI

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What happened during the railway track explosion in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar district?

An explosion occurred on the Anupgarh-Suratgarh railway line near the 50 GB point, damaging concrete pillars and sleepers. The blast happened roughly 45 minutes after a passenger train had safely crossed the stretch, leaving a two-foot-deep crater.

How are authorities responding to the Sri Ganganagar railway blast investigation?

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that a joint investigation is underway by railway authorities and the state administration. State police will evaluate preliminary findings before deciding whether to involve the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

What precautionary measures were implemented following the Sri Ganganagar explosion?

All passenger and freight train services between Anupgarh and Suratgarh were canceled as a precautionary measure while security agencies and technical teams inspect the damaged route.

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