A passenger was allegedly shot dead inside the moving Jammu Tawi Express in Varanasi, after which the body was reportedly thrown off the train, according to police officials. The incident has triggered concern among railway passengers over security on long-distance trains.
Police and Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel began an investigation after receiving information about a body found near railway tracks. During the inquiry, officials linked the case to an alleged murder inside the train.
Preliminary investigation suggests that the passenger was killed inside the moving train after being shot. Officials suspect that the accused later threw the body off the train in an attempt to conceal the identity of the victim or destroy evidence.
Police officers inspected the spot and questioned local residents. Information is also being collected from train passengers and railway staff.
Teams of the GRP and Railway Protection Force (RPF) are investigating the case. Authorities are examining train coaches, passenger lists and CCTV footage to identify suspects.
Local residents said panic spread in the area after the body was found near the railway tracks, with a large number of people gathering at the scene.
Railway security experts said there is a need to strengthen security and surveillance arrangements on long-distance trains. They said the recurring criminal incidents are raising concerns over passenger safety.
Police said the motive behind the killing and further details of the incident would become clearer after the post-mortem report and forensic examination. The identity of the deceased and the search for the accused are currently underway.
Following the incident, the railway administration has also been put on alert. Passengers have been advised to remain vigilant and immediately report any suspicious activity.
