Patna: A stone was allegedly hurled at the 22459 Madhupur–Anand Vihar Baba Baidyanath Dham Deoghar Humsafar Express while it was passing through Patna on Tuesday afternoon, shattering the window of a Third AC coach.
The incident occurred at around 4pm between Gulzarbagh and Rajendra Nagar Terminal. The stone reportedly struck coach B-7, causing the windowpane to break and triggering panic among passengers.
No injuries were reported in the incident.
RPF Begins Investigation
After receiving information, the Rajendra Nagar Railway Protection Force (RPF) team reached the area and began investigating the incident.
Officials examined the affected coach and the surrounding area to determine the likely location from where the stone was thrown.
Suspect Yet To Be Identified
According to the Rajendra Nagar RPF inspector, preliminary indications suggest that an intoxicated youth may have been involved. However, the officer’s assessment remains preliminary, and the identity of the person responsible has not yet been established.
The RPF is examining CCTV footage and other available evidence to identify the suspected perpetrator.
Social Media Claim Under Verification
A young man also posted about the incident on X, claiming that stone-pelting incidents involving trains occur frequently along the railway section.
The claim could not be independently verified. Authorities have not indicated whether the latest incident is connected to any previous cases.
The RPF investigation is continuing, and further details about the cause of the incident and the person responsible are expected once the available evidence has been examined.
