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Time of India
10-08-2025
- Time of India
Civil judge aspirant missing from Narmada Express, search on
Bhopal: A 28-year-old woman preparing for the civil judge exam went missing from the Indore–Bilaspur Narmada Express Thursday, prompting a massive search operation that has now shifted to the Narmada river near Kharraghat. Authorities fear she may have fallen from a bridge between Budhni and Narmadapuram on Aug 7 night. The woman, a resident of Katni, had boarded coach B3 in Indore to visit her family for "Raksha Bandhan". When the train reached Katni, she was not on board. Her phone was switched off, and a missing person report was lodged with Katni GRP. Railway police said she was last seen by passengers at Bhopal railway station, and her phone's last location was also traced there. CCTV footage from multiple stations failed to yield any clue. A passenger seated below her berth told police that around 11.30 pm, she climbed down, brushed against his leg, apologised, and walked towards the toilet. She never returned. The family believes this was when the train was passing over the Narmada bridge. On Sunday, the woman's relatives reached Narmadapuram from Katni as the State Disaster Emergency Response Force began a river search at 11 am. Searches were on till filing of this report. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
10-08-2025
- Time of India
‘She never returned': Civil judge aspirant missing from Narmada Express, 3-day search on
BHOPAL: A 28-year-old woman preparing for the civil judge exam went missing from the Indore–Bilaspur Narmada Express Thursday, prompting a massive search operation that has now shifted to the Narmada River near Kharraghat. Authorities fear she may have fallen from a bridge between Budhni and Narmadapuram on the night of August 7. The woman, a resident of Katni, had boarded coach B3 in Indore to visit her family for Raksha Bandhan. When the train reached Katni, she was not on board. Her phone was switched off, and a missing person report was lodged with Katni GRP. Railway police said she was last seen by passengers at Bhopal railway station, and her phone's last location was also traced there. CCTV footage from multiple stations failed to yield any clue. A passenger seated below her berth told police that around 11.30 pm, she climbed down, brushed against his leg, apologised, and walked towards the toilet. She never returned. The family believes this was when the train was passing over the Narmada bridge. On Sunday, the woman's relatives reached Narmadapuram from Katni as the State Disaster Emergency Response Force (SDERF) began a river search at 11 am. Searches were on till filing of this report. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
News18
09-08-2025
- News18
Civil Judge Aspirant Mysteriously Disappears During Train Journey In Madhya Pradesh
Archana Tiwari, a 28-year-old woman preparing to become a civil judge, disappeared while traveling on the Indore–Bilaspur Narmada Express. A case has emerged in Madhya Pradesh involving the sudden disappearance of a woman preparing to become a civil judge. When 28-year-old Archana Tiwari failed to disembark at Katni station, her family began searching for her. Her bag was later discovered at the next station, Umaria, but she has remained missing since. The incident took place aboard the Indore–Bilaspur Narmada Express. Katni Railway Police Sub-Inspector Anil Maravi said that Archana, who had been living in Indore while preparing for the judicial services exam, boarded the B-3 coach on the morning of August 7 to travel to her hometown in Katni, India Today reported. However, after the train reached Katni station, Archana didn't get off. As the train left the station, her worried family members informed relatives living in the next city, Umaria, which was scheduled to make a stop. On reaching Umaria, the relatives went to her coach and found her bag, but she was not there. Alarmed by the incident, Archana's family immediately informed the railway police in Katni. They told officers that their last conversation with her was around 10:15 a.m. that day, during which she mentioned the train was near Bhopal. Shortly after, her phone was found switched off. According to the initial investigation, Archana was seen at Rani Kamlapati station in Bhopal. However, after Bhopal, the co-passengers did not see her on the train. Presently, the railway police have registered a missing report and are searching for clues from CCTV footage and mobile locations. However, the sudden disappearance of an educated girl preparing to become a civil judge has become a major puzzle for both the police and her family. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
