A bomb explosion occurred on a railway line in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, reports the Indian media. According to the Indian media, the blast took place on the Hind Railway line late last night, damaging a goods train. The Indian media reports that following the blast, the railway line was temporarily closed for the arrival and departure of goods trains. The blast-affected railway line is specifically designated for goods trains. At the time of the blast, a goods train was passing through the railway line. The police have stated that the blast was of a minor nature. Investigations into the incident are underway.
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