Woman Dies After Falling from Moving Train in Bareilly; Police Investigate Accidental Death
In a tragic incident, a 35-year-old woman named Rukhsana died after falling from a moving train while returning to Bareilly from Budaun on Thursday. The Government Railway Police (GRP) have stated that preliminary investigations suggest the death may have been accidental, despite initial allegations of foul play by her family.
Details of the Incident and Police Response
The incident occurred on the Kasganj-Ramnagar passenger train. Rukhsana was travelling with a man identified as Saddam when she fell from the train. Upon receiving information, the Bareilly City station superintendent alerted the GRP, and a team promptly reached the spot. The body was found severed into two parts after being run over by the train and was sent for an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
GRP SHO Atul Sharma provided insights into the case, noting that Rukhsana and Saddam had reportedly been living together in a rented house in the Subhash Nagar area of Bareilly for nearly a year. The two allegedly earned their livelihood by begging on trains. Rukhsana had previously divorced her husband, Irfan, and her two children currently reside with their maternal relatives.
Family Allegations and Police Findings
Initially, Rukhsana's family alleged that Saddam pushed her from the train following an argument. Police sources confirmed that the two had a dispute during the journey over drinking water. However, SHO Sharma emphasized that, as of now, there is no evidence to suggest foul play. "The woman appears to have fallen from the train accidentally during an altercation," he said, indicating that the investigation is leaning towards an accidental death scenario.
The police are continuing their probe to gather more details and verify the circumstances surrounding the incident. This case highlights the dangers faced by individuals who rely on trains for their livelihood and the importance of safety measures during travel.
