3 coaches of Chennai Central Express derail in Odisha’s Jajpur, none hurt
Bhubaneswar (PTI): Three coaches of the Chennai Central Express derailed near Jakhapura railway station in Odisha’s Jajpur district on Thursday, an official said.
There were no reports of any injury or fatality in the incident that took place at 8.51 am, he said.
One AC and two general coaches of the train from Chennai to West Bengal’s New Japaiguri jumped off the tracks, the railway official said.
A rescue and restoration team was immediately dispatched from Bhadrak to the derailment site to assess the situation, he said.
The affected passengers are being suitably accommodated, the official said, adding, the cause of the derailment is yet to be ascertained.
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Youngster attacked by gang in Koppal: FIR against 30 people; three arrested
Koppal: Police in Koppal City station limits have registered a case against more than 30 people and arrested three in connection with an alleged assault on a youngster over his relationship.
According to the complaint, Sameer Ahmed Moolimani (22), who works at a mobile agency, was sitting at a hotel with his girlfriend around 8:30 pm on May 6 when a group of youngsters approached him and asked his identity. He said that he was attacked after informing them about the relationship.
Sameer said in his complaint: “They blindfolded me, took me on a bike towards the Hospet side of the national highway, and assaulted me. They asked me, ‘Do you love a Hindu girl?’ They also threatened me, saying, ‘If I am seen with her again, I will not leave you alive.’"
He also stated that after the assault, he was blindfolded and later left near the district hospital.
Police have registered a case at Koppal City police station against more than 30 people, including the girl’s brothers Ashish and Nilesh. Three people have been arrested so far, and investigation is in progress.
