Pregnant woman thrown out of moving train
TN: Pregnant woman thrown off moving train; what really happened
Police said the accused had first tried to molest her and when she resisted, chased and pushed her out of the train
A shocking incident occurred near Vellore on Thursday (February 6) night when a four-month pregnant woman was assaulted and pushed out of a moving train. The attack took place aboard the Coimbatore to Tirupati Intercity Express when the accused, K Hemaraj, allegedly harassed the woman in the ladies' compartment.
Assault on train
According to Jolarpet Railway Police, the 36-year-old woman from Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, was traveling alone in the ladies’ coach. The accused, a 30-year-old man from KV Puram, Vellore, boarded the compartment at Jolarpet Railway Station.
"Sensing that the woman was alone, he started molesting her," an officer stated. As she resisted and attempted to escape by locking herself inside the restroom, the assailant chased her down and forcibly pushed her out of the moving train.
Following the incident, railway authorities and police launched a search, leading to the arrest of the accused.
"The accused was taken into custody and is being interrogated at Jolarpet Police Station," officials confirmed. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, and her current condition remains under observation.
Concerns over safety
The brutal attack has raised concerns about the safety of women passengers traveling alone. Authorities are now under pressure to enhance security in train compartments, particularly in late-night routes.
Railway police have urged passengers to report suspicious behavior and emphasised the importance of installing surveillance cameras in women's compartments.
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The tragic incident has once again brought attention to the urgent need for stricter railway security and swift justice for victims. As investigations continue, there is growing demand for stronger safety measures to protect women commuters from such horrific crimes.
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