An RPF soldier shot and killed four people, including an assistant sub-inspector, on a Jaipur-Mumbai Central Express train in Maharashtra. The constable, Chetan Kumar Choudhary, shot ASI Tika Ram Meena, who was in charge of his escort duty, while the train was moving. Kumar assassinated his superior before moving on to another bogie and murdering three passengers. With the aid of Government Railway Police and RPF officials, the constable got seized by police at Mira Road. The Jaipur Express train (12956)’s coach B5 was where the crime happened at 5:23 am. The Western Railway spokesperson stated that the cause of the incident is still unknown.
RPF soldier murders ASI and three passengers on a train from Jaipur to Mumbai; captured
The Western Railway’s chief PRO, Sumit Thakur, stated that the incident’s cause is still unknown.
The Jaipur-Mumbai Central Express train saw four fatalities
An official reported that an RPF constable shot and killed four people, including an assistant sub-inspector, on board a Jaipur-Mumbai Central Express train traveling through Maharashtra on Monday.
According to the official, the RPF ASI and three other train passengers perished shortly after 5 am from gunfire from the constable’s automatic weapon—about 100 km separate Palghar from Mumbai.
The constable got caught by the police
The authorities mentioned that when the train was traveling, Chetan Kumar Choudhary began firing at ASI Tika Ram Meena, who held control of his escort shift. According to the trustworthy, the constable murdered three travelers on a different bogie after executing his boss. With the assistance of Government Railway Police and RPF officials, the constable got captured by police at Mira Road.
What sources said about RPF soldier?
According to a source, it appears at first glance that Kumar opened fire after arguing with Tika Ram about some personal and work-related matters. The railway officials also stated that before killing Tika Ram, Kumar had the passengers in coach B5 under de facto hostage conditions.
Authorities remark on the incident
Initial evidence indicates that the altercation occurred in coach B5 of the Jaipur Express train (12956) at 5.23 am. “It seems like an ASI head of the escort got fired by CT Chetan, who appeared on escort duty. The train stopped at Borivali, and reports also mentioned three civilian casualties along with ASI. This constable is now apprehended. DCP North GRP got notified,” according to authorities.
Western Railway spokesperson’s comment
“In a tragic incident on July 31, 2023, transporting staff cop Chetan Kumar fired at his fellow escort in charge ASI Tika Ram in Train No. 12956 Jaipur-Mumbai Superfast Express… After killing his colleague, the constable first threatened passengers with a gun. After the alarm chain snapped, constable Chetan Kumar sat close to Dahisar and attempted to run. However, also taken into custody by RPF/Bhayandar with the weapon,” according to a Western Railway spokesperson.
The Western Railway’s chief PRO, Sumit Thakur, stated that the incident’s cause is still unknown.
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