Around 22 coaches of the Sabarmati Express derailed near Govindpuri station in Kanpur after hitting an object placed on the track, raising suspicions of sabotage. The incident occurred early Saturday, resulting in no injuries to passengers or staff. A committee has been formed for further investigation while train services were disrupted and restoration efforts commenced.

This incident comes amid the nationwide outrage over the horrendous rape and murder of a woman trainee doctor in Kolkata.

The victim was taken to the hospital for medical examination.