Snatcher Flees with Gold Mangalsutra Worth 1.5 Lakh from Passenger at Pasraha Railway Station
A woman passenger lost her gold jewelry worth approximately 1.5 lakh rupees while boarding a train at Pasraha railway station on the Katihar-Barauni section. The incident occurred on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, when the victim was returning from a social event in Navgachhia. The perpetrator managed to escape by jumping off the train at the next station before family members or fellow passengers could intervene.
Details of the Theft and Suspect Escape
Munni Devi, a resident of Mahdatpur, was entering the train coach when a snatcher yanked the gold mangalsutra from her neck. The jewelry featured three distinct lockets and is estimated to be worth a significant amount. After the act, the suspect stayed on the moving train for a short duration and jumped off at Narayanpur railway station. Although the victim’s family members tried to catch him, the snatcher successfully evaded them and disappeared from the station area.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Date of Incident | March 10, 2026 |
| Location | Pasraha Railway Station |
| Rail Section | Katihar-Barauni Section |
| Stolen Property | Gold Mangalsutra (3 Lockets) |
| Estimated Value | ₹1.5 Lakh |
| Suspect Escape Point | Narayanpur Railway Station |
Police Statement and Victim Assistance Options
Sudama Paswan, the Station In-charge of Bihpur Rail Police Station, confirmed that the authorities are aware of the incident. However, no formal written complaint or FIR has been lodged by the victim’s family as of Wednesday morning. The police stated that an official investigation, including the scanning of CCTV footage from Pasraha and Narayanpur stations, will begin once a formal application is received by the GRP.
- Passengers can file a Zero FIR at any GRP station regardless of the crime location.
- Incidents can be reported immediately through the RailMadad portal or mobile app.
- The GRP is responsible for the prevention and detection of crime on trains.
- CCTV monitoring is being used more frequently to identify suspects in such cases.