Elderly Couple Among Three Drugged on Saryu Express Train in Sultanpur
In a shocking incident aboard the Saryu Express train, three passengers, including an elderly couple, were allegedly drugged by a criminal gang, officials reported on Tuesday. The event unfolded on Monday night, leading to the victims being discovered unconscious and subsequently admitted to a hospital for urgent medical care.
Victims Identified as Bihar Residents
Railway Protection Force (RPF) Inspector Ram Kumar Verma identified the affected passengers as Hriday Nand Chaube, aged 84, his wife Shaila Devi, aged 76, and Anil Chaube, aged 40. All three are residents of Kalyanpur in Bihar's Champaran district. They were traveling from Prayagraj to Ayodhya on the Saryu Express when they reportedly fell victim to a suspected poisoning gang operating on the train.
Emergency Response and Hospitalization
When the train reached Sultanpur, alert co-passengers immediately notified the Government Railway Police (GRP) and the Railway Protection Force (RPF). In response, the train was briefly halted to facilitate a swift emergency intervention. The three victims were deboarded and rushed via ambulance to a government medical college in Sultanpur, where they were admitted for intensive treatment.
Officials confirmed that the victims were identified using tickets and Aadhaar cards found in their possession. Medical professionals have initiated comprehensive treatment protocols, with Hriday Nand Chaube placed on oxygen support due to his serious condition. Doctors are closely monitoring all three patients as they work to stabilize their health.
Investigation and Family Notification
Authorities are actively investigating the incident to determine the exact circumstances and location where the drugging occurred. RPF Inspector Ram Kumar Verma stated that detailed information will only become clear once the victims regain consciousness and can provide statements. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to inform the victims' family members about the distressing situation.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about passenger safety on Indian railways, particularly regarding criminal activities such as drugging and theft. Railway officials have assured that they are taking necessary measures to enhance security and prevent similar occurrences in the future.
