Bihar native arrested for attempting to derail train in Keralam
A 24-year-old man from Bihar was arrested in Kerala for attempting to derail a train by placing heavy objects on the tracks. The suspect confessed that his actions were driven by frustration over unemployment and societal resentment.
Why it matters
This incident raises concerns regarding public safety and the potential for radicalized or disaffected individuals to target critical infrastructure.
Bihar native arrested for attempting to derail train in Keralam left https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/kerala/i79ipy/article71610270.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/arrest%20rep%20image.jpg Surveillance camera footage from Shoranur railway station, the railway yard and nearby areas helped investigators identify the suspect as Shuklal Marari, 24 PALAKKAD The Railway Protection Force (RPF) arrested a 24-year-old man from Bihar for allegedly attempting to derail a train by placing heavy objects on the tracks between Ottapalam and Shoranur railway stations in Keralam recently. The objects were found at three locations, including Mannanur and near the A-Cabin at Karakkad, between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. on Tuesday. Railway staff recovered a concrete slab, a piece of rail and a sack containing hardened cement from the tracks. The RPF launched an investigation after receiving information from local residents and railway employees.
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