Kochi: Authorities are investigating a potential sabotage attempt on the railway line in Pachalam, Ernakulam, after a large rock was discovered on the track early Friday morning. The incident prompted a swift response from the railway police and a dog squad, who have launched a detailed probe into the matter.

The obstruction was found on the track shortly after the Mysore-Kochuveli Express departed at around 4:30 a.m. While the rock was not large enough to derail the train, the loco pilot immediately informed the railway police about the hazard. Officials noted that if the rock had been positioned closer to the edge of the track, it could have caused a serious accident, raising suspicions of deliberate placement.

A concerning element at the site was the presence of a dead dog lying nea

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