Disaster averted: Suspected bomb found on Bengal railway tracks; train services disrupted
Times of India
by TOI NEWS DESKFebruary 25, 2026
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A suspected bomb was discovered on railway tracks near Sainthia station in West Bengal’s Birbhum district, prompting a swift response from security agencies. This incident led to the temporary suspension of train services on one track as authorities investigated the threat. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) quickly mobilized to the site, but no confirmation has been made regarding the nature of the object or whether any explosive material was recovered.
This development follows a series of recent bomb threats in the region. Over the past two days, at least three lower courts in West Bengal and Jharkhand received anonymous bomb threats via email, triggering evacuations and security operations. District courts in Asansol and Suri, West Bengal, as well as the civil court in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, were targeted. Police teams conducted thorough searches, but no suspicious materials were found. Similarly, six courts in West Bengal reported bomb threats on Tuesday, which later proved to be hoaxes.
The cyber crime cells are collaborating with police to trace the source of these emails. While authorities have not yet established a direct link between the railway incident and the recent bomb threats, the simultaneous events highlight heightened security concerns in the region. The ongoing investigations underscore the importance of maintaining vigilance against potential threats to public safety.
This situation highlights the broader context of rising security concerns in West Bengal and Jharkhand, where such incidents have become more frequent. The
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/25/2026