Surat: Stones were pelted at the Tapti Ganga Express train, which was en route to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela, near Jalgaon in Maharashtra. A stone struck the window of the B-6 coach. No one was injured in the incident that left a window glass broken, officials said.
Officials said that the train, which departed from Udhna railway station in Surat was carrying approximately 45 passengers, including 36 devotees in the B-6 coach. The group included 13 women, 12 men, five children, and six elderly passengers. They were travelling to attend the first royal bath of the Maha Kumbh.
As soon as the incident took place, a four-member Railway Protection Force (RPF) team was dispatched to the train to ensure the safety of the passengers.
Swapnil Nila, the Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Central Railway (CR) confirmed the development. Nila said, "A complaint has been registered regarding the stone pelting incident. The Railway Police is reviewing the CCTV footage. The authorities are investigating the incident to identify those responsible."
Railway officials said that the stone pelting occurred two to three kilometres after the train left Jalgaon station. A railway official said, "The train was not specifically targeted. No one was harmed in this incident. We are examining CCTV footage and will take further action if any suspicious individuals are identified. We have registered an FIR and further investigation into the incident is on."
