Sundargarh, Aug. 3 -- A suspected attempt to sabotage railway infrastructure was reported near the Rangra-Karmpada section in Odisha's Sundargarh district late last night, officials said.

According to the South Eastern Railway (SER), "A banner or flag was reportedly put up by the CPI(ML) group near the railway track between Rangra and Karmpada stations during the night. Acting on this, RPF, local police, and Permanent Way Inspectors (PWI) staff moved towards the spot."

Preliminary inspection revealed signs of a blast attempt at Kilometre No. 477/34-35, which caused damage to several railway sleepers.

The incident has been reported to the Superintendent of Railway Police (SRP) and Superintendent of Police (SP), Rourkela. Assistant Secur...