A Railway Protection Force (RPF) jawan shot dead four people on board a train from Jaipur to Mumbai. The victims included three passengers and an RPF Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI).
Railway Protection Force Constable Chetan shot all four victims. The incident happened around 5 am this morning between Vapi to Borivali to Mira Road station.
The incident took place in B5 coach of Jaipur Express (train number 12956). The RPF man was arrested by the police and sent to Borivali police station.
According to a statement by the police, “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 in escort duty, had fired on escort incharge 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 said constable has been caught. DCP North GRP has been informed. Detailed report to follow,” the police statement added.
