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Two locomotive pilots hurt in stone-pelting incidents on Andhra railway line
Separate attacks targeting trains near Tuni and Samalkot railway stations in Andhra Pradesh have left two locomotive pilots injured. The incidents highlight ongoing concerns over railway safety in the region.
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Two locomotive pilots sustained injuries in separate stone-pelting attacks on trains operating near Tuni and Samalkot railway stations in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district. The incidents occurred as the trains traversed the rail corridor, with stones reportedly hurled at the moving locomotives by unidentified assailants.
The first attack targeted a locomotive operating in the vicinity of Tuni station, injuring one pilot, while a second incident near Samalkot railway station resulted in injuries to another pilot. Both incidents were reported within the same timeframe, raising concerns about the safety of train operations in the area.
Railway authorities have initiated investigations into both incidents to identify those responsible for the attacks. The matter underscores recurring challenges faced by Indian Railways in ensuring the safety of its operational staff and passengers along certain high-traffic corridors.
No official statement regarding the motive behind the attacks or details of the pilots' injuries has been released as investigations continue. Railway officials have urged local authorities to enhance security measures along the affected section of the rail network.