Minor Blast Damages Punjab Railway Track, Loco Pilot Injured Ahead of R-Day

• A minor blast occurred near Sirhind station in Punjab's Fatehgarh Sahib district, damaging a railway track.
• The incident, involving a freight train, happened on Friday night in Khanpur village, injuring the loco pilot.
• Deputy Inspector General of Police Nanak Singh confirmed it was a 'minor blast' and 'criminal activity' by 'miscreants'.
• Investigation teams are on-site, coordinating with other agencies to identify and apprehend those responsible.
• Authorities stated there was no major damage to the track or train, and the loco pilot sustained only minor injuries.

Why It Matters: A minor blast damaged a railway track in Punjab, injuring a loco pilot, prompting an investigation into the 'criminal activity'.