4 persons killed after RPF jawan opens fire on Jaipur-Mumbai train: Report

A Railway Protection Force (RPF) jawan opened fire inside a Jaipur-Mumbai passenger train killing four people on Monday, an official said. The jawan has been arrested and brought to Borivali Police Station, news agency PTI reported.

Initial information suggests that the incident took place in the B5 coach of the Jaipur Express train (12956) at 5.23am. “It was confirmed that CT Chetan in the escort duty fired on an escort in-charge ASI.

The train has arrived at Borivali and as per advance information casualty of three civilians has also been reported, in addition to ASI. The said constable has been caught. DCP North GRP has been informed,” officials said.

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