Jamnagar, Gujarat – May 15, 2025
In a shocking incident that has drawn widespread attention, two men have been arrested in connection with the death of a disabled passenger who was thrown from a moving train near Jamnagar earlier this week. Police investigations confirm the case is a premeditated murder, not an accident.
Body Found Near Railway Overbridge
On the morning of Wednesday (May 12), railway authorities discovered a lifeless body under the Gulab Nagar railway overbridge in Jamnagar. The victim was later identified as 35-year-old Hiteshbhai Mistry, a resident of Vadodara, who was travelling on the Saurashtra Express from Porbandar to Vadodara.
Mistry, who was physically disabled, had disappeared from the train as it neared Jamnagar station. His body was found with severe head injuries, and subsequent medical examination confirmed that he died from those injuries after being thrown from the moving train. Police quickly ruled out accidental causes and registered the case as murder.
Altercation in Reserved Coach
According to the Jamnagar railway police, the tragedy followed a dispute between Mistry and the two accused — identified as Haji Ayub Katiya of the Bedeshwar area and Sadam Kasambhai Kachalia from near Ekde Ek Bapu’s Dargah in Jamnagar. Both men, aged 35, reportedly entered the coach reserved for disabled passengers, where Mistry and another disabled traveller were seated. An argument broke out after the accused allegedly told the men to vacate the compartment.
During the scuffle, Katiya and Kachalia lifted Mistry and threw him from the moving train, causing fatal injuries. The witness — another disabled passenger — filed a complaint after the victim went missing, prompting the railway police investigation.
Arrests and Legal Action
Following the complaint, the Jamnagar railway police launched a thorough investigation. Both accused were detained shortly after the incident and are now in custody as the case moves forward. Authorities have registered a formal FIR against them under relevant sections of the law, including murder and criminal conspiracy.
Police are reviewing CCTV footage and witness testimonies as part of the ongoing probe, and further legal proceedings are expected in the coming days. Railway officials have also said they are evaluating security protocols for reserved coaches to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Public Reaction and Safety Concerns
The brutal killing has sparked concern among commuters and rights groups regarding safety in reserved compartments, especially for vulnerable passengers such as the differently-abled. Many are calling for stronger surveillance and stricter enforcement of rules to ensure safe travel for all citizens.