On Sunday, a stone was thrown at the Surat-Chhapra Tapti Ganga Express train near Maharashtra’s Jalgaon station on Sunday, damaging a window in the B6 coach. Fortunately, no passengers were injured, railway officials confirmed.
The train, which was carrying devotees to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela, was attacked approximately 2–3 kilometers after departing from Jalgaon station. The incident came to light after passengers reported it on Twitter, prompting the railway police to take immediate action.
Multiple coaches were attacked.. Passengers are claiming that it was a targeted attack because the train was going to Mahakumbh.. https://t.co/jIECF9TXkd pic.twitter.com/DPBwqcK7zl
— Hindu Voices (@Hindu__Voices) January 13, 2025
The train full of Hindu devotees going to #MahaKumbh was attacked in Jalgaon.
Some "miscreants" pelted stones at it.Not a single Hindu festival or pilgrimage passes without facing an attack! pic.twitter.com/8ErKGEF5Nl
— Hindu Voices (@Hindu__Voices) January 13, 2025
“A case has been registered against an unidentified individual, and an investigation has been launched,” said an official from the Jalgaon railway police. The authorities are working to identify the culprit and ascertain the motive behind the act.
While no injuries were reported, the incident has raised safety concerns among passengers. Many expressed relief that the situation did not escalate but emphasized the need for stricter security measures along railway tracks.
“This is not just a threat to our safety but also an act of recklessness that can cause severe harm. We urge the authorities to ensure such incidents do not repeat,” said a passenger traveling to Prayagraj for the Kumbh Mela.
“We appeal to citizens to report any suspicious activities near railway tracks or stations. Such vigilance is crucial to ensure the safety of all passengers,” the police stated.
Some railway routes have experienced a recurrent problem with stone-throwing incidents, which pose a serious risk to both passengers and train employees. To stop such risky activities, the railway police have promised the public increased vigilance and stricter patrolling along sensitive areas.
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