Assam CM Vows Arrests Soon After IED Blast Hits Railway Tracks In Kokrajhar

Last Updated:October 24, 2025, 05:07 IST

An IED blast damaged railway tracks between Salakati and Kokrajhar, affecting eight trains. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said a suspect has been identified.

The incident took place at around 1 am affecting eight-ten trains. The services were restored by 5:25M and normalcy resumed at 5:30am.

A IED blast took place on a railway track between Salakati and Kokrajhar stations in Alipurduar Division of Northeast Frontier Railway (NF Railway) on Thursday. Later, the chief minister said that one of the suspects has been identified and will be arrested soon.

According to a report by ANI, the incident took place at around 1 am affecting eight-ten trains. The services were restored by 5:25M and normalcy resumed at 5:30am.

The Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) said in a statement, “At approximately 1:00 am am on 23.10.2025, when the goods train UP AZARA Sugar was passing between Salakati and Kokrajhar, the Train manager reported a heavy jerk, after which the train was stopped."

“On checking, it was found that there was damage on the track and sleepers, due to a suspected bomb blast. State Police, RPF and intelligence authorities are investigating the matter. The track has been restored at 5:25 am, and normal train service has resumed. Approximately 8 trains were detained due to the incident. Patrolling has been intensified in the section," it stated.

Superintendent of Railway Police Pranjit Borah said: “Railway loco pilot informed us last night that there was some disturbance. District Police and GRP came here and investigated. Damage was detected on a track. It could be a suspected blast. Investigation is in a preliminary stage as of now. It would not be correct to say anything concrete as of now. Details will be shared once the investigation is completed…If it is a sabotage, we will have to find out who did it and who is involved… Repairing work is complete. Train movement has resumed."

Following the incident, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that one person has been identified in connection with the incident.

“A major accident was averted in Kokrajhar last night. We have identified the culprit and will soon apprehend him," he said.

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