Blast under moving train near Shambhu targets key freight corridor, reveals Special DGP Shashi Prabha Dwivedi; Watch Video
Babushahi Bureau
Patiala/Shambhu (Punjab), April 28, 2026: A blast beneath a moving train on the Shambhu–Ambala railway line has raised serious security concerns, with Special DGP Shashi Prabha Dwivedi stating that the incident appears to be a deliberate attempt to target the country’s crucial freight corridor.
Speaking after inspecting the site, the Special DGP said the explosion occurred while the train was passing over the track. She stressed that such acts are not aimed at individuals but at disrupting the nation’s economic backbone.
“There are elements working against the nation’s progress. This is the second attempt targeting the freight corridor. Goods trains operate continuously on this route, and the intention is not to target any individual but the corridor itself,” she said.
Dwivedi explained that the freight corridor was specifically developed to ensure smooth movement of goods trains without disrupting passenger services. “It was built so that goods trains can move at their own speed while passenger trains continue to run without hindrance,” she added.
Preliminary findings suggest that the suspected attacker had died before the blast, possibly due to an error while planting explosives.
The deceased has been identified as Jagroop, who had reportedly travelled from Amritsar to Sirhind. Police recovered a mobile phone, SIM card, and a railway ticket from the spot, and the family has been informed.
According to officials, the train driver felt a strong jolt and immediately alerted authorities. No direct damage to the train has been reported.
Highlighting security concerns, Dwivedi said there is currently no proper CCTV arrangement along the freight corridor. “I have seen this earlier, and I am seeing it again today. There is no CCTV system in place at present. We will need to hold a meeting to address this,” she said.
She pointed out that the area is highly isolated, with no nearby habitation, which makes surveillance difficult but necessary. “This is a stretch where there are no houses for long distances, so CCTV presence has been minimal. However, we will ensure cameras are installed at regular intervals,” she added.
Dwivedi said forensic teams have collected evidence from the site and are expected to submit their report within a day or two.
Emphasising the seriousness of the matter, she said discussions are underway at senior levels, including DGP and RPF authorities, to strengthen security. “We will try to convene a high-level meeting and ensure CCTV cameras are installed at short distances along the corridor,” she noted.
Senior police officials, including SP (Investigation), SHO, and DSP Patiala, have been directed to remain at the site for a week to carry out an intensive probe and recover any available CCTV footage.
She also noted that this is the second such incident, and given the gravity of the situation, the National Investigation Agency may be involved in the investigation. Authorities are examining whether this was the act of a lone individual or part of a larger network.