A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday morning under the Chakradharpur Railway Division in Jharkhand. An elderly man lost his life after being hit by a passing train near the Barabambo railway station. The accident took place around 9:00 AM on February 4, 2026. Local authorities and railway police reached the spot immediately after receiving the information.
Police Investigation and Victim Details
The incident happened near pole number 301/37A close to the station area. According to initial reports, the deceased appears to be between 60 and 70 years old. The railway police have taken custody of the body and prepared an inquest report. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination as per standard procedure.
Despite efforts by the local administration, the identity of the elderly man has not been established yet. Police are reaching out to nearby villages and checking missing person records to find his family. Officials are currently trying to determine which specific train was involved in the accident.
Railway Safety and Operations
The Chakradharpur Division had already announced some maintenance blocks and bridge construction work for the day, affecting the schedule of trains like the Chakradharpur-Rourkela Saranda MEMU. While this maintenance work was ongoing, this unfortunate accident occurred on the tracks.
Railway officials are investigating how the person ended up on the tracks at that time. The administration continues to warn people against unauthorized crossing of railway tracks, which is a punishable offence and highly dangerous. Further details regarding the identity of the deceased are awaited.