Dimapur, Dec. 7 (EMN): On Dec. 5 an imminent case of elephant dashing was prevented between Jugijan and Hojai stations of Lumding Division, stated a press release issued by Chief Public Relations Officer NF Railway.
It was reported that a group of patrolmen from railway and forest department spotted a herd of about 73 elephant in the vicinity of railway track near km 141/7-6 around 7:40 pm.
At that time 15933 DN Dibrugarh – Amritsar Express is said to have been approaching the area.
On duty railway and forest staff immediately informed and signalled the Loco Pilot Shri D.C. Dutta and Asst Loco Pilot Shri R. Sharma to stop the train. As a result the train could be controlled and the entire herd of about 73 elephant was allowed to cross over the railway track.
The same herd again crossed over the railway track at about 5:17 am on Dec.6 under the jurisdiction of DFO Hojai.
It may be mentioned here that railway authority has been issuing temporary speed restrictions and caution order as and when intimation on elephant movement are received from on duty railway or forest officials. Permanent speed restrictions are also imposed on notified elephant corridors.
