RPF constable shoots senior dead, kills 3 other passengers on moving Jaipur-Mumbai train
Monday, 31 July 2023 (11:40 IST)
Mumbai: An RPF constable opened fire inside a moving Mumbai-bound Jaipur Express Train that killed one RPF ASI and three other passengers.
The incident happened after the train crossed Palghar Station.
After firing incident, the accused constable jumped out of the train near Dahisar Station. However, he has been detained along with his weapon.
CPRO Western Railway told ANI, "An unfortunate incident has been reported today in Mumbai-Jaipur Superfast Express. An RPF constable, Chetan Kumar opened fire on his colleague ASI Tikaram Meena and during the incident, three other passengers were also shot. According to a preliminary investigation, he opened fire using his official weapon. The accused has been arrested. The reason for the firing is not clear yet, we are investigating it."
Western Railways announced ex-gratia for the next of kin of deceased ASI Tikaram Meena. Rs 15 lakhs will be given from Railway Surksha Kalyan Nidhi, Rs 20,000 for funeral expenses, Rs 15 lakhs as Death cum Retirement Gratuity, Rs 65,000 as General Insurance Scheme.
