The Hindu Editorial Analysis : 13th November 2024

The Hindu Editorial Analysis

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Express train derailed in West Bengal due to signal failure

• The Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express (train no. 22850) derailed near Nalpur in the Kharagpur Division due to a sudden reversal of the track point, leading to traffic disruption but no casualties.
• An inquiry by senior officials from various railway departments assigned responsibility to the Signal and Telecommunication Department, also holding the Operating Department accountable.
• The derailment occurred when the train’s engine moved onto the main line, while three coaches behind it were diverted onto the middle line.
• Investigation found that a Signal and Telecommunication technician took the relay room key from the Nalpur stationmaster at 4:55 a.m. to check signal no. 10 and returned it at 6:05 a.m.
• The stationmaster failed to issue a failure memo, and there was no documentation regarding the malfunction of signal no. 10.
• Signal technicians began fixing the failure without issuing a disconnection notice, though they recorded the relay room key was needed to work without disrupting track movement.
• The inquiry determined that the sudden reversal of point no. 26 under the wheels after the locomotive passed diverted the rest of the train, causing the derailment due to malfunctioning signal equipment.
• A similar signal failure in the same division in June 2023 led to a major accident involving the Coromandel Express and two other trains.

CRPF personnel in Manipur have killed 10 armed militants in a recent operation

• Ten armed extremists were killed in Manipur’s Jiribam after a CRPF post was attacked on Monday.
• Around 3 p.m., extremists launched an attack on a CRPF post in Jakuradhor as well as the Borobekra police station.
• These locations are near Cachar district in Assam.
• The CRPF and police responded with counter-fire, bringing the situation under control after 40-45 minutes of intense gunfire.
• Ten militant bodies, along with arms and ammunition, were recovered after the area was searched.
• The Kuki-Zo Council claimed the deceased were “Kuki-Zo village volunteers,” putting the death toll at 11.
• Security sources reported that Assam Rifles’ closest outpost received a call about the attack around 2:30 p.m.
• An Assam Rifles team arrived 12-15 minutes later, informed that at least eight militants had already been killed.
• The remaining bodies were reportedly “brought over” by the police and CRPF team.
• CRPF constable Sanjeev Kumar sustained a bullet injury and was taken to Silchar Medical College for treatment.
• The seized weapons comprised three AK-47 rifles, four self-loading rifles, two INSAS rifles, one rocket-propelled grenade launcher, and a pump-action shotgun.
• Bulletproof helmets and magazines were also seized at the scene.
• Ongoing operations aim to flush out armed militants around Jakuradhor.
• Additional personnel from the Assam Rifles, CRPF, and local police forces were deployed.
• The Kuki-Zo Council called for a “total shutdown” from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday to honor those killed.
• They demanded an immediate investigation to hold the perpetrators accountable.
• Jiribam authorities imposed prohibitory orders fearing possible unrest.
• Three people were injured in two firing incidents earlier that day.
• In Imphal East district, a villager was injured by suspected extremists while harvesting paddy and was subsequently hospitalized.
• Ongoing ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities since May 2023 has resulted in over 260 fatalities and displaced around 60,000 people.

The Supreme Court stated that no religion promotes activities that contribute to pollution, such as bursting firecrackers

• The Supreme Court observed that religion does not promote activities like bursting firecrackers, which harm citizens’ health.
• The observation was made during a hearing on the Delhi government’s delayed firecracker ban ahead of Deepavali.
• The Delhi government had issued the ban two days after Dussehra, potentially allowing sellers and enthusiasts to stockpile crackers.
• The Delhi Police, represented by Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, expressed concern about having insufficient time to enforce the ban for Deepavali.
• The court questioned whether a year-round ban on firecracker sales and usage should be implemented.
• The Delhi government responded that it needed to consult stakeholders before making a decision.
• Justice Oka challenged the government counsel, asking who these stakeholders were and pointing out opposition from residents’ welfare associations.
• The government counsel mentioned that these associations were against a ban specifically during Deepavali.
• Justice Oka clarified that the discussion was about a year-round ban for various occasions like elections and weddings, not just Deepavali.
• The court has granted the Delhi government time until November 25 to make a decision regarding the permanent ban.
• Senior advocates Gopal Sankaranarayanan and Aparajita Singh criticized the government for evading responsibility by citing the Hindu festival.
• The court issued an order banning the sale and manufacture of firecrackers, including online sales, and directed the Delhi Police to form a special cell for enforcement, with a report due by November 25.

Important questions

1. What were the main causes identified for the Secunderabad-Shalimar Express derailment near Nalpur?
2. How did the actions of the Signal and Telecommunication technician and the stationmaster contribute to the derailment incident near Nalpur?
3. What weapons were recovered from the militants after the CRPF operation in Jiribam?
4. How did the Kuki-Zo Council respond to the incident, and what were their demands following the clash?
5. What did the Supreme Court suggest regarding a year-round ban on firecrackers?

Important vocabulary

1. Derailed: Went off the tracks, leading to an accident.
2. Reversal: A quick shift in course or position.
3. Relay room: A room housing control equipment for railway signaling.
4. Disconnection notice: An official warning issued before maintenance work begins to prevent disruption.
5. Extremist: A person with radical views, often engaging in extreme actions.
6. Retaliate: To respond to an attack or injury with a counteraction.
7. Seized: Taken or captured, usually by authority or force.
8. Perpetual: Ongoing or continuous; lasting indefinitely.
9. Enthusiasts: People who have a keen interest in a particular activity or hobby.
10. Evading: Avoiding or escaping responsibility or action.

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