Goods train exploded, Station Master's office torched

Koraput, Jun 22 (UNI) Armed Maoists today blasted an engine of a goods train at Daliput, ransacked the Station Master's office and later set it ablaze.

Police said the Maoists stopped the goods train and the asked the driver to get down from the train.

They then snatched away the VHP set and a mobile from the driver and planted a bomb in the engine room.

The bomb later exploded causing extensive damage to the engine.

The Maoists then went to the Station Master's room, ransacked it, torched the office and fled from the scene.

Senior Railway and Police officials had rushed to the spot to study the situation and book the culprits.

UNI