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News18
2 hours ago
- Health
- News18
'Suffered For 3 Hours': Medical Aid Delayed, Differently Abled Cricketer Dies On Gwalior Train
Last Updated: Shortly after the train departed, Vikram Singh started complaining of intense pain. His condition deteriorated rapidly as the train approached Mathura. A tragic incident unfolded onboard the Chhattisgarh Express after a disabled cricketer allegedly died while travelling from Delhi to Gwalior to participate in a wheelchair cricket tournament. The deceased player, identified as 38-year-old Vikram Singh, a wheelchair-bound cricketer from Punjab, was en route to participate in the Gwalior Divyang Cricket Tournament when his health suddenly detiorated during the journey. Despite repeated calls to the railway helpline, no medical team reached him in time, and Singh died before the train could reach Mathura station. According to his teammates, Singh had boarded the Chhattisgarh Express along with other team members from Hazrat Nizamuddin station late Wednesday night. Shortly after the train departed, he started complaining of intense pain. His condition deteriorated rapidly as the train approached Mathura. A fellow player said that an SOS call was made to the railway helpline at 4:58 am, urgently requesting medical assistance. However, despite repeated calls and pleas, no medical team arrived in time. The train reportedly halted for over an hour and a half before reaching Mathura station. By the time it pulled into the platform around 8:10 am, Vikram Singh had succumbed to his condition. He was in pain in front of our eyes. We kept calling for help, but it never came, said one of his grieving teammates. Upon arrival at Mathura Junction, Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel removed Vikram's body from the train and sent it for postmortem. The GRP has begun formal procedures, while railway authorities have ordered an internal inquiry into the delay. This incident has raised serious concerns about the emergency response system on Indian Railways. 'This is not just a tragedy but a glaring reminder of the gaps in our railway medical emergency response," said a senior player accompanying Vikram. Following this tragic incident, several disability rights activists and sporting community have questioned the preparedness of Indian Railways to assist differently-abled passengers during emergencies, especially when timely intervention can be the difference between life and death. First Published: June 06, 2025, 13:47 IST
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Robbery on board Jaipur-Bandra Express handiwork of Rajasthan gang, suspect cops
MUMBAI: The Government Railway Police (GRP) suspects that the robbery bid on board the Jaipur-Bandra Terminus Express in the early hours on Sunday was the handiwork of a gang from Rajasthan. The suspicion is based on two vital clues – beedi packets manufactured in Rajasthan which were found in the bags of the robbers, and their modus operandi, encompassing knife-point robbery close to the train's terminating station when it was nearly empty. 'We suspect that the robbers had boarded the train from Jaipur itself and were waiting for the train to get almost empty in Borivali before targeting the Khan couple,' the investigating officer in the case told Hindustan Times. Jogeshwari-based businessman Ayub Khan and his wife Hina Khan, who were travelling with their two children on board the Jaipur-Bandra Terminus Express, had confronted the four knife-wielding robbers on Sunday and compelled them to jump off the moving train. While the robbers camped off with a trolley bag containing cash and valuables worth ₹7 lakh, the couple managed to snatch two bags owned by them, which were stuffed with some clothes and packets of beedi. Though the Khans saw the robbers jump off the train between Malad and Goregaon stations, they were not spotted in CCTV cameras installed at stations and railway premises between Dahanu and Andheri, said the officer quoted earlier. 'But the beedis found in their bags were of the Pataka brand, which is manufactured in Rajasthan. So we suspect the robbers were from there,' the officer said. 'Besides, Maharashtra has not seen similar robbery cases in trains, but there have been a few such cases in Gujarat and Rajasthan.' Accordingly, the GRP has turned its attention towards the neighbouring states to identify and trace the accused robbers. It has formed seven teams including three under its crime branch to investigate the case and one of the teams has already left for Rajasthan, officers aware of the investigation told Hindustan Times. The police have a rough idea of the physical features of the four accused, based on descriptions provided by Ayub and Hina Khan, who were travelling with their children in an air-conditioned compartment and were supposed to alight at Andheri. When the train slowed down after passing Borivali station, an unknown person dressed in a khaki shirt and trousers approached Hina Khan and asked her to move their luggage – comprising two large and two small trolley bags and a cardboard box – to the doorway, saying the station was approaching. He also helped her shift their luggage to the doorway as Ayub Khan was in the washroom. As Ayub Khan emerged from the washroom, three other unknown men appeared at the spot and one of them pulled out a knife and threatened the couple. But instead of being scared, they resisted and fended off their robbery bid. Once the train reached Andheri station, they alighted and reported the matter to the GRP. Based on their complaint, a case of robbery was registered by the Borivali GRP against the four unidentified accused under sections 309 (4) (robbery) and 3 (5) (criminal act in furtherance of common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
News18
3 days ago
- News18
Dressed To Deceive: 'Mystery Woman' Covered In Gold Busted For Theft Spree At Bihar Station
Last Updated: A woman in flashy attire at Gaya station turned out to be a serial thief. GRP recovered Rs 2.5 lakh in jewellery after her arrest, solving multiple theft cases For weeks, a woman dressed in expensive clothes and glittering jewellery had been drawing curious glances at Gaya railway station in Bihar. Her frequent appearances on multiple platforms, often seen chatting with passengers arriving or departing on trains, eventually caught the attention of the Government Railway Police (GRP). What seemed like harmless eccentricity soon raised red flags, prompting the GRP to place her under discreet CCTV surveillance. The woman was finally intercepted by GRP officials, who approached her with a straightforward question: 'Who are you?" She identified herself as Anita, a resident of Dehri-on-Sone. But what unfolded next stunned the police. A search of her belongings revealed a cache of gold and silver jewellery valued at over Rs 2.5 lakh. Further investigation confirmed that Anita was involved in a string of thefts across the railway network. Her arrest was carried out in a coordinated operation by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and GRP at Gaya station. During interrogation, Anita confessed to stealing purses and valuables from unsuspecting passengers while travelling on trains. She admitted to maintaining a well-dressed, respectable appearance to avoid arousing suspicion. Authorities revealed that Anita had been active for quite some time, and her arrest could help crack several pending theft cases. Passengers are being advised to remain alert, protect their belongings, and report any suspicious behaviour immediately. The seized jewellery is currently estimated to be worth over Rs 2.5 lakh, with officials suggesting the total value could increase as the probe continues. A formal case has been registered, and Anita remains in police custody as investigations proceed. The GRP and RPF have reiterated their commitment to maintaining security and vigilance at Gaya Junction. First Published: June 03, 2025, 10:17 IST
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
RTI data: One GRP cop for every 2,000 local train commuters
MUMBAI: Just one Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel is available for every 2,000 daily suburban train commuters in Mumbai — a statistic that raises serious concerns about passenger safety. The data, obtained via a Right to Information (RTI) query by the Mumbai Rail Pravasi Sangh, reveals that the GRP is operating with over 750 vacant posts, severely compromising its ability to maintain law and order on the suburban railway network. Each day, more than 6.8 million passengers travel on the city's local trains. However, the GRP, mandated to investigate all crimes occurring within railway premises, is grappling with a 25% shortfall in officer posts and a 16% shortage in police personnel, according to the RTI data. 'We've repeatedly sought additional manpower and urged the authorities to fill the vacancies. Currently, even night patrols are being managed by home guards as our resources are maxed out,' said a senior GRP officer. Vacancies persist, crimes rise Although 255 officer posts have been sanctioned, 65 remain vacant, including 8 police inspectors, 17 assistant police inspectors, and 40 sub-inspectors. Only 190 officers are currently on duty — 173 men and just 17 women. In the case of police personnel, 4,185 posts have been approved across the Central and Western railway zones. But 693 posts are lying vacant, mostly in the lower ranks — assistant sub-inspectors, constables, and drivers. The understaffing has a direct impact on crime prevention. Stations like Nalasopara, Kalyan, Thane, Kurla, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) routinely witness harassment and molestation incidents during rush hours. But the lack of personnel prevents timely intervention or deterrence. 'Passenger safety not a priority' Madhu Kotian, president of the Mumbai Rail Pravasi Sangh, said the GRP's inability to fill these posts for over a decade shows a lack of commitment to commuter safety. 'GRP is simply not serious about securing passengers. Ridership increases each year, but the force hasn't kept pace. This puts millions at risk every day,' Kotian said. The GRP has two main divisions- Central Zone (CSMT and Kalyan) with 15 police stations and Western Zone (Bandra to Vasai) with 23 stations. Together, they are supported by 37 non-executive branches including control room, women's cell, riot control team, court cell, commando unit, and technical branches — all facing manpower shortages.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Indian Express
Tripura woman arrested with pistol, live cartridges, drugs
A 25-year-old woman, who possessed pistol and contraband items, was arrested on Friday in North Tripura district. The woman, identified as Mamoni Begum, was nabbed during a raid at the house of her husband, Helal Miah, at Bhagyapur of Dharmanagar. Acting on a tip off, a police team headed by Additional Superintendent of Police Jeremiah Darlong recovered a pistol, four live cartridges and 7,800 yaba tablets worth Rs 20 lakh from Begum's possession. 'We arrested her and a case was registered against her under the Arms Act and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The police are interrogating the woman to know from where she collected the pistol and for what purpose,' North Tripura District Superintendent of Police Avinash Rai told reporters. Nearly three weeks ago, eight pistols and 16 empty magazines were recovered from an express train in Agartala railway station. The operation was conducted with the joint initiative of the Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) during their routine security check of the Firozpur-Agartala bound Tripura Sundari Express train. The recovered pistols are all factory-made and smaller in size than the 9 mm service pistols.
