Tragic Mishap in Barauni Junction Shunting Operation

A fatal incident occurred during a shunting operation at Barauni Junction in Bihar. Two rail employees failed to coordinate properly, leading to one getting caught in the buffers and dying. A preliminary report held one employee responsible, but blame is contested.

A tragic accident at Barauni Junction in Bihar resulted in the death of a railway employee during a shunting operation. A preliminary inquiry revealed a lack of coordination between two rail workers, leading to the tragedy.

The report, signed by five rail officials, pinpointed miscommunication between pointsmen Amar Kumar and Mohd Suleman. Suleman's wrong signal to the loco driver caused the fatal error, resulting in Kumar's death. A video of the incident quickly spread on social media.

In defense, Suleman argued the loco driver was at fault as he reversed the engine without receiving a hand signal. The tragic accident occurred at 8:29 am, when Kumar got trapped between the buffers. An additional senior-level inquiry is underway.

(With inputs from agencies.)