Jaipur-Mumbai Express: ASI among 4 killed after RPF jawan opens fire onboard Maharashtra train

Jaipur-Mumbai train incident: Tension and chaos gripped Indian Western Railways after a Railway Protection Force (RPF) jawan on Monday opened fire inside a moving Jaipur Express Train after it crossed Palghar Station. 

The incident took place at B5 coach of the Jaipur-Mumbai Central Superfast Express (Train number 12956).

RPF shot one RPF ASI, Tika Ram and three other passengers and jumped out of the train near Dahisar Station.

As per the statement of DCP North GRP, the accused identified as Chetan Kumar Choudhary has been arrested along with his weapon. 

According to a statement by the RPF, “It was reported on train no 12956 at 5.23 on 31.7.23 that there had been a firing in B5 coach. It was confirmed that CT Chetan on escort duty, had fired on the escort in charge ASI Tika Ram. The train has arrived at BVI and, as per advance information, casualties of 3 civilians have also been reported, in addition to ASI. Sr DSC BCT is on the way to the site.”

“The constable has been caught by police and DCP North Government Railway Police has been informed. A detailed report to follow,” the RPF statement added.

As per Western Railways, ex gratia of Rs 25 lakh will be paid to ASI Tika Ram.

"Ex Gratia: 25 lakh, that includes Railway Surksha Kalyan Nidhi: 15 lakh, Funeral expense: 20000, DCRG: 15 lakh (approx), GIS: 65000 (approx) to be paid to ASI Tika Ram as ex-gratia," said Western Railways.

Talking about the incident, Chief PRO Western Railway Sumit Thakur said, "In an unfortunate incident in Jaipur-Mumbai Superfast Express police constable shot at his colleague escort in charge ASI Tika Ram. The reason for this is not established yet. It is regretted that ASI Tika Ram and three other civilians died. Constable was arrested by RPF/Bhayandar. Further investigation is on."