Mumbai Local Train Shocker: Man Dies After Being Allegedly Pushed Between Bandra, Mahim
A 48-year-old man died after allegedly being pushed from a moving Churchgate-Borivali local between Bandra and Mahim stations on Thursday afternoon. The Bandra GRP detained a co-passenger, who reportedly claimed he was trying to drive away a crow when he accidentally pushed the victim. A forensic team has been called as the investigation continues.
A 48-year-old man died on Thursday, August 20, after allegedly being pushed from a moving suburban local train between Bandra and Mahim railway stations in Mumbai. The Government Railway Police (GRP), Bandra, have detained a co-passenger for questioning and launched an investigation into the incident.
The incident occurred around 1.24 pm when the Churchgate-Borivali slow local, train no. 90467, was approaching Bandra station. Passengers travelling in coach 1508C reportedly alerted railway personnel that one passenger had allegedly pushed another from the moving train. Mumbai Local Train Viral Video: Office-Goers Threaten College Student Over First-Class Seat Dispute.
Man Found Unconscious Near Railway Tracks
A team led by Sub-Inspector Arun Kumar Pandey, along with GRP personnel, reached the location between Bandra and Mahim stations. The victim was found lying unconscious and was taken to Bhabha Hospital at around 2.45 pm. However, he was declared dead while undergoing treatment. The police are investigating the circumstances that led to the man falling from the moving train.
During preliminary questioning, the GRP detained a man identified as Amjad Safaruddin Sheikh, 48, who reportedly lives on a footpath near the Churchgate Dargah in Churchgate (East), Times of India reported. Mumbai Local Train Shocker: Viral Video Shows 2 Transgenders Assaulting Passenger; Both Arrested.
According to the police, Sheikh claimed that he believed a crow was entering the coach and, while attempting to drive it away, he accidentally pushed the victim. The police are examining the claim as part of their investigation.
The GRP is likely to register a case under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against Sheikh. A forensic team has been called to the spot, while an inspector from the Bandra GRP has also visited the scene.
Investigators are examining the available evidence and statements from passengers and railway personnel to establish exactly what happened inside the train. Further investigation is underway.
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