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Railway police officer opens fire in India

The incident claims 4 lives including senior officer in Mumbai Jaipur train.

GNN Web Desk
Published a year ago on Jul 31st 2023, 4:16 pm
By Web Desk
Railway police officer opens fire in India

Mumbai: A tragic incident unfolded in India as a railway police officer opened fire on a moving train, resulting in the deaths of four people, including an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI).

According to Indian media reports, near the Palghar Railway Station in Mumbai, a police officer opened fire on his colleagues and passengers.

In the incident, four individuals, including ASI Tika Ram of the Railway Protection Force, lost their lives.

A constable of the Railway Protection Force reportedly fired 12 rounds from his AK-47, targeting different locations inside the Jaipur-Mumbai train.

The Indian media reports that the constable, Chetan, responsible for the shooting, has been taken into custody by the Boisar Railway Police.