Railroad Attack in Düsseldorf: Police Investigate Claimed Responsibility Statement - Authorities scrutinize declarative statement
In a shocking turn of events, an arson attack on a railway line near Düsseldorf Airport has caused significant impacts on rail traffic. The disruption, which occurred north of the airport, has affected regional, long-distance, and even international trains to cities like Berlin, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam.
The entity responsible for the disruption claimed responsibility in a statement published on Thursday on Indymedia, a left-wing extremist online platform. The statement was attributed to a group calling itself "Angry Birds Commando," who stated that the act was intended to disrupt the industrial system.
German police suspect the fire was deliberately set in a cable duct that is part of the railway's signaling system, classifying the incident as potential sabotage. Investigators from the state security service are exploring all possibilities and examining the scene. However, authorities are verifying the authenticity of the claim, as there could be impersonators falsely taking responsibility.
The investigation is ongoing, and results are not expected immediately. The fire caused massive disruptions on the main north-south railway line between Düsseldorf and Duisburg, necessitating the replacement of damaged cables over a 60-meter length. This has led to service delays and cancellations.
Stay tuned for more updates as the situation develops.
The community is rallying to provide aid for the construction of temporary buildings near Düsseldorf Airport to help accommodate passengers affected by the disruptions caused by the arson attack on the railway line.
Meanwhile, the political landscape is heated as parties debate the response to this act of crime-and-justice, with some calling for harsher penalties for such acts of sabotage.
