Overview

• Three residents of Boko village—Rumi Das, Korabi Malu and Uttara Das—were struck at about 5:25 a.m. as they crossed railway tracks during a morning walk.
• The NMG goods train and the Ujanimukha Puri Express (No. 15643) were passing near Bamunigaon when the women moved tracks and were hit by the oncoming express.
• Villagers allege that the high-speed electric express did not sound its horn, leaving the women unaware of its approach.
• Officials have not yet verified claims of excessive speed and a silent horn pending review of operational logs and onboard data.
• Residents cite roughly 20 train-related deaths in this stretch over the past two decades and are urging Indian Railways to add fencing, footbridges and designated crossings.