Balasore: A minor boy was arrested yesterday for allegedly pelting stones at Vande Bharat Express and was sent to an Angul-based juvenile correctional home today, a source said.

According to the source, the accused has been identified as a resident of Dandaharipur village under Bahanaga block and Soro police limits of Balasore district.

Two more persons involved in the incident are absconding. A team from the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has launched a probe into the matter, which is underway.

RPF swung into action after stones were pelted at the Vande Bharat Express near Haripur level crossing under Soro tehsil in the district. The accused were identified based on CCTV footage.

“We will nab the two others involved in the incident soon. Three accused were frequently indulging in pelting stones at the train. Hence, police action was initiated against them,” an official said.