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NDTV
20 hours ago
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- NDTV
Wheelchair Cricketer Dies On Train, Teammates Blame Railways Officials
Vikram Singh, a wheelchair cricketer from Punjab, died of a cardiac arrest while travelling from Ludhiana to Gwalior on a train. According to the officials, Vikram, 39, died near the Mathura Junction on Wednesday morning. He was going to Gwalior to compete in the seventh Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Memorial T-10 Championship, scheduled to be held from June 5. Somjeet Singh Gaur. Vikram had complained of uneasiness when the train was crossing Delhi. However, his health deteriorated and was later declared dead by authorities upon arrival at the Mathura Junction. Vikram's teammates had contacted the Railways GRP for help, but the matter was allegedly not taken seriously by the officials. The train was delayed by around 90 minutes when it arrived in Mathura. "Vikram started playing wheelchair cricket in Ludhiana 8-9 years ago and would practice on his own and bear all expenses through whatever means he could get. Last year, he played an important role in the Punjab team winning the title in the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Memorial T-10 Championship. He was excited about playing in this edition too. When our train was crossing Delhi, he complained of a severe headache and was sweating profusely. We informed the Railways GRP personnel on the train. They told us that doctors would be available at Mathura station. Vikram slept. Later, the train waited for over an hour ahead of Mathura station and we lost Vikram. We informed his family and they will reach here soon to take his body back home. We are also returning to Punjab," he told The Indian Express. The incident sparked widespread outrage, with several rights group for specially-abled people questioning Railways for ignoring the matter. Vikram hailed from Pohir village near Ahmedgarh of Punjab's Malerkotla district. He also got a call up to represent India's wheelchair team in 2020 during a series against Bangladesh. However, the series was cancelled due to Covid-19.
Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Tragedy on tracks: Cricketer dies in pain on train; teammates say 'emergency calls ignored'
Vikram Singh (Image credit: X) A devastating incident occurred aboard the Chhattisgarh Express when a 38-year-old disabled cricketer, Vikram Singh from Punjab, reportedly passed away while travelling from Delhi to Gwalior for a wheelchair cricket tournament. Singh's health suddenly deteriorated during the journey, and despite numerous emergency calls, medical assistance failed to arrive in time. He passed away before the train reached Mathura station, despite repeated efforts to secure help. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Singh and his teammates had boarded the Chhattisgarh Express from Hazrat Nizamuddin station on Wednesday night. He began experiencing severe pain shortly after departure, and his condition worsened rapidly as the train approached Mathura. According to reports, an emergency call was made to the railway helpline at 4:58 am, urgently requesting medical support. Despite several follow-up calls, no help materialised. The train was delayed by approximately 90 minutes and eventually reached Mathura station at 8:10 am. By then, Singh had already passed away. 'He was in pain in front of our eyes. We kept calling for help, but it never came,' recounted one of his distraught teammates. Gautam Gambhir sends stern message after Bengaluru tragedy At Mathura Junction, Government Railway Police (GRP) officials removed Singh's body and arranged for a postmortem. The GRP has initiated formal proceedings, while railway authorities have launched an internal investigation into the delayed response. The incident has brought to light serious concerns about the effectiveness of Indian Railways ' emergency medical systems. 'This is not just a tragedy but a glaring reminder of the gaps in our railway medical emergency response,' said a senior player who was travelling with Vikram. The tragedy has prompted widespread outrage from disability rights advocates and the sporting community, who are questioning Indian Railways' ability to adequately support differently-abled passengers in emergency situations—especially when timely intervention is critical.
News18
a day ago
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- 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
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
Specially-abled Pb cricketer on way to tourney in MP dies on train
Agra: Vikram Singh, 38, a differently-abled cricketer en route to Gwalior from Delhi on board the Chhattisgarh Express train to participate in a wheelchair cricket tourney, died on Wednesday morning allegedly due to a delay in receiving medical assistance despite an emergency call. Vikram -- a player of Punjab wheelchair cricket team -- hailed from Pohir village in Malerkotla district of Punjab. His health deteriorated after the train left Delhi and he died before he could reach Mathura junction. Doctors in Mathura confirmed "his death upon arrival", and the railways ordered a probe on Thursday. GRP inspector Yadram Singh acknowledged that a distress call had been made, but stated that Vikram died during the journey. "A probe has been ordered. There are arrangements for a doctor and medical aid at all major stations. This facility is available at Mathura junction and Agra Cantt station in Agra division," said Prashasti Srivastava, PRO, divisional railway manager, Agra. Srivastava said, "In the complaint via 'Rail madad', the passenger had mentioned headache and anxiety. The Rail madad control -- operating round the clock -- then promptly contacted the individual..." A teammate, Raja, alleged "negligence", saying "no medical team boarded the train during a long halt at Ajhai station ahead of Mathura junction". According to him, Vikram had boarded the train along with five teammates around 4:30am in Delhi. He started feeling unwell soon after the train departure, and his colleagues dialled the railway emergency helpline '139' at 4:58am. A call back was received within minutes assuring treatment at Mathura junction, but "no one arrived". He died around 8:10am. Captain of the Madhya Pradesh wheelchair team, Kabir Singh, said, "Vikram was to take part in the 7th Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Memorial T10 Championship, organised by the Madhya Pradesh Wheelchair Cricket Association, from June 5 to 9." "Vikram's family declined to conduct a postmortem and took custody of the body after submitting a written consent," said a GRP officer.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Wheelchair cricketer dies on train, had reported illness on helpline
A 38-year-old physically challenged wheelchair cricketer died while travelling on the Chattisgarh express before reaching Mathura junction on Wednesday. He was on his way from Ludhiana to Gwalior to participate in a wheelchair cricket tournament. The cricketer was travelling in the Divyang coach (reserved for persons with disabilities) and had reportedly complained of a headache and uneasiness through the railway helpline prior to his death. Players travelling with Vikram alleged that no assistance was provided by the railway authorities even three and a half hours after lodging complaint on the 139 helpline on Wednesday morning. Although a doctor was arranged at Mathura, the player had already died by the time the train reached the station. The five players, all members of the Punjab wheelchair cricket team, had boarded Chhattisgarh Express from Ludhiana on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday. They were headed to Gwalior to participate in a tournament scheduled for Thursday at the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education. On Wednesday morning, when the train crossed Hazrat Nizammuddin railway station in Delhi, Vikram Singh began complaining of headaches and restlessness. His fellow players immediately called the 139 helpline to seek medical assistance. However, the train took more than three and a half hours to reach Mathura Junction due to repeated halts at red signals along the route. Railway authorities admitted that complaint was registered on the Rail Madad portal and doctor was called at Mathura Junction, but passenger had died before reaching the station. 'A complaint was registered on the Rail Madad portal, which functions round the clock. A call was made to the passenger, and necessary details were collected. It was informed that the passenger was experiencing headache and restlessness,' said Prashashti Srivastava, public relations officer of the Agra Division, North Central Railways. Doctor and other officials, along with an ambulance, were arranged at Mathura Junction. The passenger, identified as Vikram (38), was attended to by the doctor when the train arrived, but he was declared dead after examination,' stated the Railway PRO. 'Railway doctors and medical assistance are available at all major railway stations, including Mathura and Agra under the Agra Division. In the complaint, it was mentioned that the passenger was experiencing headaches and uneasiness. Had the actual condition been clearly conveyed, arrangements for a doctor could have been made earlier with the cooperation of the local administration at a station prior to Mathura,' said the Railway PRO. 'A swift probe has been ordered by the divisional railway manager (DRM) in this matter. Additionally, there is a provision for compensation under the Railway Act and Railway Compensation Rules in case of any untoward incident or train accident,' said PRO Srivastava.
