Synopsis
Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly placing a telephone pole on the railway tracks at Kundra, Kollam, raising safety concerns as a train was scheduled to pass. Ongoing investigations have revealed critical evidence from CCTV footage, and multiple agencies are involved in determining the motives behind this serious incident.Key Takeaways
- Two people arrested for placing a telephone pole on railway tracks.
- CCTV footage is crucial evidence in the investigation.
- Authorities suspect malicious intent due to the timing with a scheduled train.
- Local leaders demand thorough investigation by central agencies.
- Multiple individuals likely involved given the pole's weight.
Kollam, Feb 22 (NationPress) Two individuals were apprehended on Saturday for the alleged act of placing a telephone pole on the railway tracks at Kundra in Kollam, Kerala.
The suspects, identified as Rajesh and Arun, were taken into custody.
At approximately 1:00 a.m., a nearby resident noticed the telephone pole obstructing the tracks. The local police quickly responded and removed it; however, when the Railway Police arrived around 3:00 a.m., they discovered the pole had been placed back on the tracks.
This incident has raised alarms among various agencies, especially since a train was scheduled to pass through the area at 3:30 a.m.
Kundara's legislator and Congress leader, P. C. Vishnunath, expressed concern, stating, “This serious incident must be thoroughly investigated as a potential accident has been averted.”
The local BJP leadership is also demanding a central agency investigation for a more effective inquiry.
Currently, both the Kerala Police and the Railway Police Force have initiated an investigation and discovered critical evidence from CCTV footage that captured the pole being placed on the tracks.
While local authorities suspect this may have been a prank, the Railway officials and central agencies are diligent in uncovering the motives and identities of those involved.
Investigators have concluded that the act likely required multiple people, given the weight of the pole and the effort needed to position it on the tracks.
