Authorities Probe Himgiri Express Chaos: Was It a Robbery or a Passenger Altercation?

PATNA – An incident of robbery in broad daylight on the Himgiri Express running from Patna came to light on Wednesday at Ara railway station. The robbery reportedly occurred in AC coach number B-2 of Himgiri Express, where miscreants stole mobile phones, jewelry, and two bags from the passengers before disembarking.

Inspector Deepak Kumar, in charge of Buxar Railway Protection Force (RPF), stated that the affected passengers received medical assistance in Buxar. However, he denied the incident as a robbery, labeling it as a case of assault.

The Himgiri Express departed from Patna on Wednesday, carrying passengers en route to Pathankot for a wedding. Upon reaching Ara railway station, additional individuals boarded the train and reportedly conducted the looting and assault. Passengers claimed that some other travelers from Patna were supporting the perpetrators, contributing to the theft of mobile phones and jewelry. After the incident, the perpetrators easily alighted at Ara railway station and walked away.

In response to the incident, Inspector Deepak Kumar stated that he met with the passengers upon receiving information, but they did not file a formal complaint. Medical assistance was provided at Buxar railway station. However, he asserted that the matter was a dispute between two groups of passengers, primarily centered around seating, and no evidence of a robbery has surfaced.