Tragic Railway Mishap: Inquiry Launched After Employee's Fatal Accident

A railway employee named Amar Kumar was tragically killed at Barauni Junction in Bihar during a shunting operation. The accident, believed to be due to guideline violations, prompted family outrage and an inquiry. Railway officials assured strict action against those responsible after the investigation.

A tragic accident claimed the life of railway employee Amar Kumar during a shunting operation at Barauni Junction in Bihar's Begusarai district on Saturday. Officials reported the incident, highlighting a violation of operational guidelines as the likely cause.

The deceased, a resident of Samastipur district, was caught between the buffers of the train engine and a coach while shunting the Lucknow Junction-Barauni Express. Family members expressed anger over alleged negligence by railway staff and demanded immediate accountability.

Divisional Railway Manager Vivek Bhushan Sood pacified the aggrieved family, with a promise of an inquiry. The Chief Public Relations Officer, Sharswati Chandra, confirmed that a high-level investigation is underway to uncover any lapse in protocol, assuring stringent measures against guilty personnel.

(With inputs from agencies.)