The initial probe into the derailment of Sabarmati Express near Kanpur has indicated a possible conspiracy after it was found that a boulder was placed on the track. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the Intelligence Bureau and UP police are investigating the incident, while arrangements are being made for the stranded passengers. Seven trains have been cancelled and three diverted following the derailment, and investigations are ongoing as the police await a written complaint from the railways. The loco pilot of the train reported seeing something on the tracks before emergency braking, but details are still unclear.
A major train derailment occurred in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh early on Saturday morning, causing the derailment of 22 coaches of the Sabarmati Express. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has confirmed that the engine hit an object on the tracks causing the accident. No injuries have been reported and alternate transportation arrangements have been made for passengers. The incident is currently being investigated by Indian and Uttar Pradesh authorities, with several train diversions and cancellations in place.
The production company, Balaji Motion Pictures, released the teaser of "The Sabarmati Report" starring Vikrant Massey and Raashii Khanna. The teaser, released 22 years after the Sabarmati Express incident, pays homage to the 59 innocent lives lost in the tragic event. The teaser also gives a glimpse into the plot, showcasing Vikrant as a journalist reporting on the incident while also hinting at a larger conspiracy.