Maharashtra: Firing in Jaipur-Mumbai train, four including RPF ASI shot dead
An RPF constable fired indiscriminately at his senior ASI on board the Jaipur-Mumbai Express train in Palghar, Maharashtra. In this incident ASI and 3 other passengers died due to bullet injuries. A constable named Chetan fired. Which has been arrested by the police from Mira Road. The reason for firing by the RPF jawan is yet to be known. The matter is under investigation.
There was a tussle between constable and ASI
The incident happened around 5 am on Monday morning. This firing took place in the B 5 coach of the train. In the firing, 4 people died due to bullet injuries. Although the reason for the firing has not been ascertained yet, but it is being told that there was a tussle and argument between the RPF constable and his senior ASI over some issue. After which the constable fired furiously in anger. The firing took place in the train between Palghar and Mumbai in Dahisar area. RPF constable Chetan is said to be under mental stress.
Railway officials engaged in investigation
In Mumbai, DRM Neeraj Verma told that around 6 in the morning, we got information that the RPF jawan had opened fire, in which four people were killed. The accused constable was posted on escort duty. Railway officials are present at the spot and further investigation of the incident is going on. The relatives of the deceased have been informed. Compensation will be announced to the relatives of the deceased.
The reason for the firing is not clear
The CPRO of Western Railway said that ‘an unfortunate incident took place in the Mumbai-Jaipur Superfast Express today. An RPF constable Chetan Kumar fired at his fellow ASI Tikaram Meena. During this, three other passengers were also shot. Initial investigation revealed that the accused had fired from his service weapon only. Accused has been arrested. The reason for the firing is not yet known. The case is being investigated.’
declaration of compensation
Western Railway has issued a statement announcing compensation for the family members of RPF ASI Tikaram Meena who was killed in the firing. Western Railway has said that Rs 15 lakh will be given to the relatives of the late ASI from Railway Safety Welfare Fund, Rs 15 lakh from death or retirement fund. Apart from these, 20 thousand rupees will be given to the relatives of the deceased for the last rites and 65 thousand rupees under the insurance scheme.
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