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RPF writes to Kaliachak Police over possible stoning of Vande Bharat Sleeper train once it leaves Malda after inauguration by PM

IANS | January 17, 2026 01:01 PM

KOLKATA: Ahead of the country's first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train's launch, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has written a letter to the Officer-in-Charge (IC) of Kaliachak Police Station in Malda, expressing apprehension on the possible attack on the train with stones.

On Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train from Malda Town Railway Station.

Before that, Intelligence reports have indicated a potential attack. It is learnt that the letter sent by the RPF to the IC of Kaliachak Police Station expresses concerns that after the Vande Bharat Sleeper train departs, it might be targeted with stones, and black flags might be shown against the Prime Minister.

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