Voice 9, News Desk: After passing through Palghar Station, an RPF jawan opened fire aboard a Mumbai-bound Jaipur Express train, killing four people. "He shot one RPF ASI and three other passengers before leaping from the train near Dahisar Station." "The accused constable and his weapon have been detained," the Railways stated.
The constable fired from his automatic weapon, killing an RPF Assistant Sub Inspector and three other passengers of the Jaipur-Mumbai Central Express shortly after 5 a.m., the official said. According to the reports, the shooting occurred in the B-5 coach of the railway when the accused, Chetan Singh, opened fire on his colleague ASI before turning his weapon on the passengers. He opened fire and jumped off the train. However, he was detained between Mira Road and Borivali.
Palghar is around 100 kilometers from Mumbai. Chetan Kumar Choudhary opened fire on his escort duty in charge, ASI Tika Ram Meena, in the running train, the official said. After killing his senior, the constable went to another bogie and shot dead three passengers, the official added. The constable was caught by police at Mira Road with the help of Government Railway Police and RPF officials.
