Explosion damages railway track, disrupts train service in Jacobabad
An explosion damaged a section of railway track in Jacobabad, prompting authorities to stop the Jaffar Express as a precaution.
Police said the blast occurred near the Seem Shakh waterlogging canal late at night.
According to SSP Faizan Ali, the explosion damaged around two feet of the railway track.
No casualties were immediately reported in the incident.
Jaffar Express stopped at Jacobabad station
The Jaffar Express, travelling from Rawalpindi to Quetta, was stopped at Jacobabad railway station after the damage to the track was discovered. Authorities halted the train to ensure the safety of passengers and railway operations.
Police said the train would be allowed to continue its journey towards Quetta after the damaged section of the railway track was repaired and declared safe for travel. The incident temporarily disrupted rail operations on the route.
Police launch investigation into blast
Police reached the site in the morning and began collecting evidence from the damaged railway track. A heavy contingent of police was deployed at the location to secure the area and assist with the investigation.
SSP Faizan Ali said authorities were examining the circumstances surrounding the explosion.
Further details about the nature of the explosive device and those responsible were not immediately available.
Bomb disposal squad reaches the site
A bomb disposal squad also arrived at the site to inspect the area and assist with the investigation. The team is examining the damaged section of the railway track and searching for additional evidence.
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Security officials are working to determine how the explosive device was placed and detonated near the railway line. The investigation is continuing, and authorities have not yet announced whether any group or individual was behind the incident.
Railway staff begin repair work
Railway staff reached the damaged section of the track and began repair work. Officials are working to restore the railway line so that train operations can resume safely.
The Jaffar Express is expected to leave Jacobabad once the repair work is completed and the track is declared safe for travel. Authorities are also expected to carry out the necessary safety checks before allowing the train to continue its journey.
Security tightened around railway track
Following the explosion, security was increased around the affected railway line. Police personnel remained deployed at the site while investigators and railway officials continued their work.
The incident has raised concerns about the security of railway infrastructure and passenger trains operating on major routes. Authorities are likely to continue monitoring the area until the investigation and repair work are completed.
What happens next?
The immediate priority is to repair the damaged railway track and ensure that it is safe for train operations. The Jaffar Express will be allowed to continue towards Quetta after authorities complete the necessary repairs and safety checks.
Meanwhile, police and the bomb disposal squad will continue investigating the explosion and collecting evidence from the site. Further information is expected as authorities determine the cause of the blast and identify those responsible.
