Intercity Express Guard Injured in Amethi Stone Pelting
A sudden act of violence targeted the Varanasi-to-Lucknow Intercity Express (Train No. 24203) on Tuesday night near Amethi, leaving a railway employee injured and causing damage to the train.
Stone Pelting Near Birahimpur Village
The incident occurred at approximately 8:50 p.m. near the eastern outer area of the Amethi railway station, specifically close to the path leading to Birahimpur village. Unidentified individuals pelted stones at the moving train, striking the guard, Harikesh, and causing him physical injuries. Additionally, a stone shattered a window pane of the train coach.
Emergency Response and Medical Treatment
Upon being notified of the attack, railway officials immediately brought the train to a halt at Amethi railway station at 8:53 p.m. The injured guard, Harikesh, was rushed to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Amethi to receive necessary medical treatment.
The disruption caused a brief delay in the train's schedule. The Intercity Express remained at the station for approximately 15 minutes before eventually departing for its destination, Lucknow, at 9:14 p.m.
GRP Launches Investigation
Following his medical treatment, Harikesh filed a formal complaint with the Government Railway Police (GRP). Based on this complaint, the GRP has registered a case against the unknown perpetrator and has initiated a full investigation into the matter.
GRP Station Officer Chanchal Kumar confirmed that a report has been filed and that the police are currently working to identify the individual responsible for the attack.
Police officials conducted a thorough inspection of the scene late Tuesday night to gather evidence as part of their ongoing probe to ensure the safety of passengers and railway staff.