Assam: Goods Train Engine Seized For Killing Two Elephants
For killing a female elephant and her calf on the tracks between Patharkhula-Lamsakhang railway stations, a goods train's engine has been confiscated in Assam. Besides, both the loco pilot and assistant loco pilot of the engine have been suspended in this regard. Reportedly, when the incident happened, the train was running at the speed of 60 kmph, which was well above the permissible limit of 30 kmph.