Stone Pelting on Patna-Gomti Nagar Vande Bharat Express

A recent stone-pelting incident on a Vande Bharat train in Bihar has raised concerns about passenger safety and railway property. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) is working to identify those responsible for the incident, which occurred at around 6:40 am near Bihta station.

The zonal railway reported that a stone-pelting incident was reported on Train No. 22345 near Bihta Station, resulting in damage to the window glass of Coach C-6. The RPF immediately reached the spot and registered a case against unidentified persons under Section 153 of the Railways Act.

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In January, the national transporter stated that 1,698 cases of stone pelting on trains were filed across the Indian Railways network between July and December 2025. A total of 665 people were arrested in connection with these cases. The Railway Protection Force is taking a proactive approach to prevent such incidents, including joint patrolling with local police.

CCTV footage from the Vande Bharat train and the surrounding area is being obtained and examined as part of the inquiry. The RPF is working to identify those responsible for the incident and ensure that justice is served.

The Ministry of Railways has cautioned that strict legal action will be taken against those involved in stone-pelting incidents, including the registration of criminal cases and arrests under relevant laws. Any individual found indulging in stone pelting or related acts will face severe legal repercussions.

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The Ministry of Railways had earlier cautioned that strict legal action will be taken against those involved in stone-pelting incidents, including the registration of criminal cases and arrests under relevant laws.

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"Any individual found indulging in stone pelting or related acts will face severe legal repercussions," the ministry said.

Stone pelting on Patna-Gomti Nagar Vande Bharat train: A window of the Patna-Gomti Nagar Vande Bharat Express was damaged after a stone-pelting matter in Bihar on August 23. The area falls under the jurisdiction of the Danapur Division of East Central Railway (ECR).

According to the zonal railway, the matter took place at around 6:40 am when the train was passing near Bihta station. "On 23.08.2026 at about 6.40 am, a stone-pelting matter was reported on Train No. 22345 near Bihta Station, resulting in damage to the window glass of Coach C-6," the ECR stated.

Following the matter, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) "immediately" reached the spot and filed a case against unidentified persons under Section 153 of the Railways Act, according to a statement. The zonal railway stated the RPF is now working to identify those responsible.

CCTV footage from the Vande Bharat train and the surrounding area is being obtained and examined as part of the inquiry. As a preventive measure, joint patrolling In January, the national transporter stated that 1,698 cases of stone pelting on trains were filed across the Indian Railways network between July and December 2025.

A total of 665 people were arrested in connection with these cases. It stated the arrests were part of its continued efforts to prevent stone-pelting incidents and ensure passenger safety, while protecting railway property from damage.

The Ministry of Railways had earlier cautioned that strict legal action will be taken against those involved in stone-pelting incidents, including the registration of criminal cases and arrests under relevant laws. "Any individual found indulging in stone pelting or related acts will face severe legal repercussions," the ministry stated.