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Army Jawan Fatally Stabbed on Sabarmati Express in Rajasthan After Dispute With Attendants

Investigators are questioning detained attendants, with forensic examination of the sealed coach and the post-mortem pending.

Overview

  • The victim was identified as Jigar Kumar, a soldier from Gujarat who was declared dead on arrival at PBM Hospital in Bikaner.
  • The attack occurred around 11 p.m. between Lunkaransar and Bikaner while the Jammu TawiSabarmati Express was en route to Gujarat.
  • Police detained three coach attendants for questioning and say a suspected knife was recovered from the sleeper coach.
  • The affected coach has been sealed for forensic analysis and passengers were shifted to another compartment.
  • Officials are recording passenger statements to determine the motive, with reports indicating the dispute began over seating arrangements.