Guwahati, Nov 8 (PTI) Three frontline railway staff whose alertness prevented a mishap after tracks were damaged in a suspected IED blast in Assam last month were felicitated by the authorities, an official statement said on Saturday.

Loco pilot Jitendra Kumar, senior loco pilot Sailendra Kumar Keshari and train manager Bholaram Das were honoured recently with cash awards and certificates in recognition of their dedication to duty, it said.

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava felicitated the frontline railway staff for their exemplary vigilance, professionalism and prompt action.

A suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion had taken place at around 1 am on October 23, around 5 km away from the Kokrajhar railway station towards Salakati i

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