On September 18th, a bomb consisting of 10 detonators was planted on the Khandwa-Bhusaval railway line near Sagfata, intended to derail an Indian Army special train traveling from Jammu & Kashmir to Karnataka. While the bomb did not cause any casualties, it caused a stir and prompted investigation agencies to become...
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active. The investigation led to the arrest of Mohammed Sabir, a railway gangman, who is suspected to be involved in the incident. Sabir's involvement was uncovered with the help of a sniffer dog. While Sabir initially claimed his actions were due to intoxication or a dispute with his supervisor, his inconsistent statements and the deliberate targeting of the Army train have raised suspicions about his involvement with a terrorist organization. The incident has fueled concern as SIMI, a banned organization, has previously been active in the Khandwa region. The investigation into Sabir's contacts and the source of the detonators is ongoing. The railway authorities have suspended Sabir pending further investigation.

On September 18th, detonators were placed near Sagfata station on the Khandwa-Burhanpur railway line in Madhya Pradesh, which was part of the Central Railway's Bhusaval division. This incident, involving a special military train, has made national headlines and caused alarm in the railway system. Investigations reveal that the accused, Sabir, a...
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gangman, deliberately chose a remote, secluded location with a curved track and no mobile network coverage to place the detonators. This strategically chosen spot significantly increased the risk of a derailment, making it a 'black spot' and also delaying any emergency response. The investigation is focusing on the source of the detonators, the timing of their placement just before the military train's passage, and the specific selection of the remote location. Sabir's personality is described as withdrawn, addicted to drugs, and having animosity towards his coworkers, further complicating the investigation.

On September 18th, 2023, a military special train traveling from Jammu and Kashmir to South India was halted near Nepanagar in Madhya Pradesh, when 10 detonators exploded under the train. This incident occurred between Khandwa and Bhusawal on the railway track. The detonators, designed to stop trains in emergencies, were found...
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to be expired. Three railway employees, including a trackman, are being interrogated. Investigators from the Railway Intelligence, ATS, NIA, and RPF are investigating the incident to determine the reason behind the detonators being placed on the track. It is important to note that detonators, while causing a small explosion, are not designed to derail trains.

An investigation is underway regarding the halting of an Army special train by detonating a device between Sagfata and Dongargaon stations on the Khandwa-Bhusawal railway line in Madhya Pradesh. The incident occurred on September 18th, when an Army special train travelling from Jammu & Kashmir to Karnataka encountered detonations near Sagfata...
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station. The train's driver stopped the train, and subsequently, a memo was sent to the Sagfata station master and a report filed in Bhusawal. The investigation involves various agencies, including the ATS, NIA, Railway Intelligence, RPF, and Nepanagar police. They are investigating the incident, but no details have been shared publicly.