As part of its ongoing investigation into the fatal triple train tragedy involving Odisha, India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday sealed the rented home of Soro Section signal junior engineer (JE). The JE, identified as Amir Khan, was initially questioned by the CBI at an unidentified location, according to a report from the Indo-Asian News Service on Monday. Khan’s rented home in Soro was locked when agency representatives arrived there on Monday, and the entire family vanished.
The rental home was later sealed by the CBI. According to the report, two CBI agents are closely monitoring the house.
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What function does a signal JE do for the Indian Railways?
The installation, maintenance, and repair of signaling equipment, such as signals, track circuits, point machines, and interlocking systems, fall under the purview of the signal JE. Overall, they are essential in guaranteeing uninterrupted, secure train operations.
It is now crucial to take note of the railway authorities’ insistence that the Odisha train tragedy was caused by “deliberate interference with the electronic interlocking system.” Rinkesh Roy, the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Khurda, was reported by The Times of India as saying, “You get green signal only after completing all the pre-conditions, such as if the track has been determined and everything is correct. Technically, there can never be a green signal in any situation; it always turns red when there is even a tiny issue. It cannot become green until someone has physically interfered with it.”
It is important to keep in mind, nevertheless, that a Signal Junior Engineer’s duties may differ depending on the specific division or zone within the Indian Railways.
Continued CBI investigation into the tragedy
The CBI assumed control of the investigation into the train tragedy that happened in Balasore, Odisha, on June 6. In relation to this occurrence, the CBI has already started a First Information Report (FIR). In this instance, claims of tampering with the electronic interlock system after the accident led to the CBI’s intervention.
Officials expressed worries about intentional sabotage of the electronic interlocking system, which is in charge of transmitting information on the status of trains. The CBI personnel assigned to the case may not have much experience dealing with railway-related issues. Therefore, it is likely that their knowledge and skills will be needed as the investigation moves forward.
An investigation is reportedly ongoing to examine if five railway employees, including the station master at Bahanaga Bazar, may have been involved.
292 PEOPLE DIED IN THE ODISHA TRAIN TRAGEDY
A passenger from West Bengal, age 24, passed away from his injuries at a government-run hospital in Cuttack on Sunday, bringing the total number of fatalities in the Balasore train tragedy to 292, according to an official.
At the quadruple train catastrophe earlier this month, 287 people perished instantly, five more perished from their wounds in hospitals, and 1,208 others were hurt.
