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78-Year-Old Retired Officer’s Nose Chewed by Mouse on Chandigarh‑Indore Express, Hospitalised in Indore
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 12:03 PM
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A 78‑year‑old retired officer traveling from Chandigarh to Indore was bitten on the nose by a mouse aboard the train and was taken to a hospital in Indore.
The Chandigarh‑Indore Express turned a routine journey into a medical emergency when a mouse bit the nose of a 78‑year‑old retired officer traveling from Chandigarh to Indore. The passenger, who was asleep in his berth, woke up to find the rodent had gnawed the tip of his nose, causing bleeding and shock.
Railway staff quickly attended to the victim, providing first‑aid and arranging immediate transport to the nearest hospital in Indore. Doctors reported that the injury, though painful, was not life‑threatening, and the patient was kept under observation for possible infection.
The incident adds to growing concerns over rodent infestations on Indian railways, where officials have repeatedly promised improved sanitation. Railway authorities said they would intensify cleaning measures and pest‑control operations on long‑distance trains following the episode.
Local health officials emphasized the need for passengers to report any such incidents promptly, noting that timely medical intervention can prevent complications from animal bites.
Railway staff quickly attended to the victim, providing first‑aid and arranging immediate transport to the nearest hospital in Indore. Doctors reported that the injury, though painful, was not life‑threatening, and the patient was kept under observation for possible infection.
The incident adds to growing concerns over rodent infestations on Indian railways, where officials have repeatedly promised improved sanitation. Railway authorities said they would intensify cleaning measures and pest‑control operations on long‑distance trains following the episode.
Local health officials emphasized the need for passengers to report any such incidents promptly, noting that timely medical intervention can prevent complications from animal bites.