A tragic incident unfolded in Lucknow on Monday morning, resulting in the death of a 26-year-old man who allegedly jumped in front of a moving train. The event occurred in the Gomtinagar Extension area, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Sequence of Events Leading to the Tragedy
According to police accounts gathered from the victim's brother, the young man had been involved in an argument with a friend earlier in the morning. Distressed by the altercation, he called his brother. The brother advised him to return home immediately, but the man did not follow the instruction. Instead, events took a more drastic turn at a railway crossing in Gomtinagar Extension.
Eyewitnesses present at the scene provided a harrowing account to the police. They stated that the man arrived at the crossing on a motorcycle. In a bewildering act, he allegedly attempted to set the two-wheeler on fire by opening its fuel tank. When bystanders noticed this and intervened to stop him, the situation escalated rapidly. Suddenly, he moved away from the motorcycle and jumped in front of a passing train.
Immediate Response and Police Investigation
Local residents and police personnel rushed to the scene after the incident. The injured man was quickly transported to the prestigious Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) for emergency treatment. However, doctors at the hospital declared him dead upon arrival. The swift response could not avert the fatal outcome.
Station House Officer (SHO) of Gomtinagar Extension, Sudhir Awasthi, provided details on the procedural steps following the death. The body was sent for a postmortem examination to ascertain the exact cause of death. After the necessary legal and medical formalities were completed, the remains were handed over to the grieving family.
"The matter is being investigated on the basis of a complaint submitted by the victim's father," Inspector Awasthi stated, confirming that an official probe is underway. The police are piecing together the final hours of the deceased, including the nature of the argument that reportedly triggered the sequence of events.
Community Impact and Ongoing Probe
This incident has cast a pall over the Gomtinagar Extension locality. Such occurrences highlight the critical need for mental health awareness and accessible support systems during moments of personal crisis. The police investigation, initiated from the father's complaint, aims to provide a clearer picture of the circumstances that led to this extreme step.
While the immediate facts point towards a suicide, the authorities are following due process. The findings from the postmortem report and further statements from family and friends will be integral to concluding the investigation. The community awaits answers, even as it mourns the loss of a young life cut short under tragic circumstances.
