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Crime
Couple Jumps in Front of Freight Train at Daholpur Railway Station, Both Die
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 04:17 PM
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A young man and woman from Muraina, Madhya Pradesh, died after leaping onto a freight train at Daholpur railway station, with police linking the act to a love‑affair.
Daholpur railway station in Rajasthan became the scene of a tragic incident on [date not specified] when a young couple stepped onto the tracks and were struck by an oncoming freight train, resulting in their immediate deaths. The pair, both residents of Muraina district in Madhya Pradesh, were identified at the site by local authorities.
Police from the Gujarat Railway Police (GRP) arrived promptly and confirmed that the victims had deliberately positioned themselves in front of the moving train. Initial findings suggest the act was a joint suicide, reportedly stemming from a romantic relationship that faced opposition.
Investigators also noted that a missing‑person report for the woman had been filed earlier, indicating that her disappearance had been reported before the fatal incident. The GRP is continuing its probe to ascertain the exact circumstances and any external pressures that may have contributed to the decision.
The incident adds to a series of railway‑related suicides across the country, prompting calls for increased mental‑health support and awareness in vulnerable communities.
Police from the Gujarat Railway Police (GRP) arrived promptly and confirmed that the victims had deliberately positioned themselves in front of the moving train. Initial findings suggest the act was a joint suicide, reportedly stemming from a romantic relationship that faced opposition.
Investigators also noted that a missing‑person report for the woman had been filed earlier, indicating that her disappearance had been reported before the fatal incident. The GRP is continuing its probe to ascertain the exact circumstances and any external pressures that may have contributed to the decision.
The incident adds to a series of railway‑related suicides across the country, prompting calls for increased mental‑health support and awareness in vulnerable communities.