Thane: Passenger Loses Leg After Falling Off Moving Tapovan Express Train Due To Robbery Attempt Near Kalyan; Thief Snatches Phone, Flees Away

Thane: In a shocking incident that took place on Sunday morning near Kalyan railway station, a passenger was attacked, and his mobile phone was snatched.

Victim Was Hit On Hand For Snatching Phone

Gaurav Nikam, 26, a resident of Nashik, was travelling from Thane to Nashik by the Tapovan Express when an unknown person suddenly hit him on the arm between Shahad and Ambivli stations and attempted to snatch his mobile phone.

Victim Loses Leg After Fall

During the incident, Nikam lost his balance and fell from the train. His left leg went directly under the wheels, causing serious injuries. Without stopping, the assailant kicked and beat the injured Nikam, snatched his mobile phone, and fled the scene.

Man Dies After Falling From Local Train

In a similar incident reported recently, a man died after falling from a moving train between Kopar and Diva stations on the Central Railways suburban section on 23 July, Wednesday, around 8 am. This stretch, part of the Dombivli-Thane section, is among the most crowded in Mumbai's suburban rail network.

According to government railway police officials, the deceased has been identified as Munna Yadav, a rag picker who resided in Diva. Yadav reportedly lost his balance and fell from the packed train amid peak-hour congestion.