Shocking CCTV Video Captures Fatal Stabbing of Teacher in Mumbai Local Train
A chilling new CCTV video has emerged, revealing the harrowing moment when a college teacher was fatally stabbed inside a crowded Mumbai local train on Saturday evening. The footage, recorded at Malad station, provides a grim visual account of the violent incident that has sent shockwaves through the city.
Details of the Attack Captured on Camera
The video shows a sudden argument erupting on the platform before the situation escalates dramatically. The accused is seen pulling out a knife and launching a brutal attack on the victim, then fleeing the scene amid the ensuing chaos. Commuters are visibly horrified, rushing out of the train as the violent scene unfolds before them.
Police have identified the victim as Alok Kumar Singh (33), a mathematics and statistics teacher at Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics. The attack occurred around 6 pm while Singh was alighting from a Borivali-bound train. He was immediately rushed to Babasaheb Ambedkar Hospital in Kandivali, where doctors declared him dead upon arrival.
Swift Police Action Leads to Arrest
In a significant breakthrough, the accused, Omkar Eknath Shinde (27), was arrested within 12 hours from the Kurar area in Mumbai's western suburbs. Investigators credited CCTV footage from Malad station and other points along the train route for helping track down the suspect.
Earlier in the day, another crucial CCTV clip showed a man in a white shirt and blue jeans panicking and running across a foot overbridge at Malad station shortly after the stabbing. This footage provided investigators with vital leads in their pursuit of the perpetrator.
Background of the Victim and Accused
According to the Government Railway Police (GRP), the altercation began as a minor disagreement that quickly escalated, leading Shinde to stab Singh on platform number 1. Several passengers reportedly witnessed the assault, and their statements are currently being recorded as part of the ongoing investigation.
Singh, who lived in Malad East with his wife, had been teaching at the junior college section of Narsee Monjee College since 2024. Colleagues described him as calm and soft-spoken, with the incident leaving the entire college community "in shock."
Shinde, who works as a metal polisher, has been booked under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Police are thoroughly examining all available CCTV footage and investigating the weapon used in the attack to build a strong case.
Community Impact and Ongoing Investigation
The incident has raised serious concerns about safety in Mumbai's local trains, which serve as the lifeline for millions of commuters daily. The swift arrest has brought some relief, but questions remain about how such violent incidents can be prevented in crowded public spaces.
Authorities continue to piece together the sequence of events, analyzing witness statements and forensic evidence to understand the complete circumstances surrounding this tragic event. The investigation remains active as police work to ensure justice for the victim and his family.
