Stone Pelting Incident on Moving Express Train in Bihar Injures Passenger; Viral Video Sparks Outrage
Stone Pelting Incident on Moving Express Train in Bihar Injures Passenger; Viral Video Sparks Outrage
Railway Ministry vows strict action as social media users demand justice.
In a shocking incident, a passenger on the 15553 Bhagalpur Jayanagar Intercity Express was seriously injured when a youth pelted stones at the moving train. The disturbing event, which took place while the train was traveling at high speed between Darbhanga and Kakar Ghati, was captured on camera and has since gone viral on social media.
ट्रेन संख्या 15553 भागलपुर-जयनगर एक्सप्रेस पर असामाजिक तत्व द्वारा पत्थर मारने की घटना पर रेलवे द्वारा तत्काल कार्रवाई करते हुए आरोपी को चिन्हित कर विभिन्न धाराओं में केस दर्ज किया गया है।
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) August 4, 2024
सभी से अनुरोध है कि ऐसे असामाजिक तत्वों के बारे में रेलवे को तुरंत जानकारी दें। https://t.co/Pl1ImwmHqO
The video shows the young man, sitting near the railway tracks, hurling stones at the train. One stone hit a passenger in the nose, causing serious injury. The entire incident was caught on video, which has prompted widespread outrage and calls for stringent action.
The video and photos shared on social media show the injured passenger bleeding profusely from the nose. The post, shared from the X (Twitter) account @RailMinIndia, has garnered significant attention. The Ministry of Railways quickly responded, confirming the identity of the stone pelter and announcing that a case has been registered against him under various sections of the law.
Netizens have reacted strongly to the incident, demanding severe punishment for the perpetrator.
One user commented, “Arrest him as soon as possible and give him severe punishment,”
while another emphasized the need for heightened security measures, stating, “From the point of view of security, along with the railway administration and RPF, the citizens also have to be alert about the social security.”
The Railway Ministry has assured the public that the stone pelter will face strict consequences to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
