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Crime
Specially-abled man dies after being pushed off Mumbai local train
✍️ NDTV
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 08:40 PM
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A specially-abled passenger was thrown from a Churchgate‑Borivali local between Mahim and Bandra on Thursday, later dying; the accused said he was chasing a crow.
A passenger with a disability was pushed off a Churchgate‑Borivali local train on Thursday afternoon as the train travelled between Mahim and Bandra stations in Mumbai. The victim fell onto the tracks and later succumbed to his injuries.
Police have opened a criminal investigation into the incident. The suspect, who was arrested at the scene, told authorities that he had been trying to chase a crow that had entered the carriage, which led to the altercation.
The tragedy has prompted calls for stricter safety measures on crowded commuter trains and for better protection of differently‑abled commuters. Mumbai police said they are reviewing CCTV footage and will file a charge sheet once the probe is complete.
The incident has sparked public outrage on social media, with many demanding swift justice for the victim and urging railway authorities to improve surveillance and assistance for vulnerable passengers.
Police have opened a criminal investigation into the incident. The suspect, who was arrested at the scene, told authorities that he had been trying to chase a crow that had entered the carriage, which led to the altercation.
The tragedy has prompted calls for stricter safety measures on crowded commuter trains and for better protection of differently‑abled commuters. Mumbai police said they are reviewing CCTV footage and will file a charge sheet once the probe is complete.
The incident has sparked public outrage on social media, with many demanding swift justice for the victim and urging railway authorities to improve surveillance and assistance for vulnerable passengers.