Dacoits loot Rajdhani in Bihar; 7 cops suspended

Passengers travelling in the Delhi-Patna Rajdhani Express were robbed in the early hours of Sunday near Gahmar railway station on the UP-Bihar border.

More than a dozen armed robbers barged into B7, B8 and A4 coaches of the train and went on a rampage, looting valuables and money from passengers, eyewitnesses said. They also said that the incident occurred despite presence of policemen on the train.

“We still can’t imagine that this happened to us in a train like Rajdhani Express, which is considered safe,” passengers said after the train reached Patna. “The incident has exposed tall claims made by the railway administration on security,” they added.

After an initial probe, the railways suspended at least six constables and one officer of the assistant sub-inspector level for dereliction of duty.

This is the first time that armed dacoits have targeted a premium train like the Rajdhani Express.

Passengers travelling in Rajdhani express were robbed in the early hours on Sunday. The incident took place near Gahmar railway station on the borders of UP and Bihar, according to the officials.

“We have recorded statements made by passengers and appropriate action against everyone involved will be taken soon”, Railway police said.

According to eyewitnesses, more than a dozen armed robbers barged into B7, B8 and A4 coaches and went on a rampage taking valuables and money from the passengers. They also said that the incident occurred despite police security inside the train.

“We still can’t imagine that this happened to us in a train like Rajdhani Express which is considered safe. The incident has exposed all tall claims made by the railway administration that security will be provided inside the train,” a passengers said after the train arrived at Patna railway station.

There are reports that the railway administration has suspended at least six constables and one assistant sub-inspector level officer on grounds of dereliction of duty.

This is the first incident in which armed dacoits targeted the premium train like Rajdhani Express. Officials said that “FIR was registered in Patna and details of the incident will also be sent to Allahabad zone for further action in the case.”