IED explosion derails goods train in Assam

A powerful IED explosion derailed a goods train carrying cement bags in Assam’s Udalguri district,a senior police official said on Sunday.

Ten wagons of the train,moving from Rangiya to Tezpur,derailed after the Improvised Explosive Device,planted by unidentified militants,exploded on the rail track near Doipang late last night,said Udalguri Deputy Commissioner,Thaneswar Malakar.

Eight wagons were badly damaged and a rescue team from Rangiya was sent to the spot to repair the tracks. There was,however,no loss of life or injury to any person,Malakar added.

A mobile hand set was recovered from the explosion site which would help in identifying the militant outfit responsible for the explosion,he said.