Jharkhand train accident: 2 crushed to death, several injured
Jamtara, Jharkhand: In a tragic incident at Kalajharia railway station, at least two individuals lost their lives as they attempted to escape from an alleged "fire" on board the Anga Express traveling from Bhagalpur to Bengaluru.
Panic ensued among passengers when rumors of a fire circulated on the express train. In an attempt to flee the perceived danger, passengers disembarked and ran across the tracks. Unfortunately, another train on the same route struck them as they crossed, resulting in the fatalities.
Rescue operations are currently in progress, with medical teams, four ambulances, and three buses dispatched to the site to transport the injured to Jamtara. The Deputy Commissioner of Jamtara reported that the incident occurred approximately 15 km from the district headquarters.
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Dalit youngster in Raichur denied entry into temple: Video viral
Police, priest, Dalit leaders ‘unaware of matter’
Raichur: The priest of the Ambabhavani Temple in Athkur village has been accused of stopping Dalit youngsters from entering the temple for a ritual related the Navaratri festival, although related parties, including the priest and Dalit leaders of the village, have denied knowledge about the incident.
A video of the youngsters, belonging to the Madiga community, who wanted to wear the ritual garlands for the festive period, being denied entry into the temple and the priest handing them the garlands keeping them outside the threshold has gone viral on social media platforms.
Yapaladinni Police officers, however, have said no police complaint about the matter has been filed so far. In addition, Dalit leaders in Athkur have said no such incident has occurred in the village, but the police officers are conducting an inquiry since youngsters have alleged that they were denied entry into the temple.
The temple priest has also refuted the charges against him, clarifying that action will be taken if a complaint is filed.
