Mumbai Malad Stabbing: College Professor Fatally Attacked in Crowded Local Train
A shocking incident of violence unfolded at Malad railway station in Mumbai on Saturday, 24 January, when a college professor was stabbed to death following a minor altercation in a crowded local train. The accused, identified as 27-year-old Omkar Eknath Shinde, was arrested by the Government Railway Police (GRP) within just 12 hours of the crime, showcasing swift police action.
Details of the Tragic Incident
According to police reports cited by the Times of India, the victim was Alok Kumar Singh, a 33-year-old professor at Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics. The incident occurred around 6 pm as Singh was getting off a Borivali-bound local train at Malad station.
Investigators revealed that a minor argument suddenly escalated on platform number 1, leading Shinde to allegedly stab Singh in the stomach with a sharp object. Amid the station rush, the accused fled the scene, leaving Singh bleeding on the platform.
News18 reported that Singh collapsed while holding his abdomen in an attempt to stop the bleeding. He was rushed to Babasaheb Ambedkar Hospital in Kandivali, but doctors pronounced him dead upon arrival.
CCTV Footage and Swift Arrest
A GRP official told TOI that CCTV footage played a crucial role in the investigation. The footage showed a man wearing a white shirt and blue jeans panicking and fleeing across a foot overbridge shortly after the attack.
"Based on the footage and witness accounts, we identified and tracked the accused," the official stated. This led to Shinde's arrest within 12 hours of the incident.
Investigation and Community Impact
Police are thoroughly investigating the case with several key elements:
- Documenting statements from passengers who witnessed the argument and attack in the train compartment
- Reviewing CCTV footage from Malad station and earlier stations on the route
- Determining the specific weapon used in the stabbing
Shinde, who worked as a metal polisher, has been arrested under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The incident has sent shockwaves through the academic community. Singh, who resided in Malad East with his wife, had been teaching mathematics and statistics at the junior college level since 2024. Colleagues described him as calm and soft-spoken, making the violent nature of his death particularly distressing for the college community.
This tragic event highlights concerns about safety in crowded public spaces while demonstrating the effectiveness of modern surveillance technology in aiding law enforcement.
