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Crime
Jaipur Trackman Mahesh Tanwar Jumps in Front of Train, Sends Suicide Note Accusing Police Officer
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 02:15 PM
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A 45‑year‑old railway trackman, Mahesh Tanwar, leapt in front of a moving train in Jaipur after sending a WhatsApp suicide note that blamed family disputes and a police officer.
Jaipur police confirmed that Mahesh Tanwar, a 45‑year‑old trackman employed by the railway, deliberately jumped onto the tracks in front of an oncoming train on Thursday morning. The incident occurred near the railway line that runs through the city's outskirts, causing the train to halt abruptly and prompting emergency services to respond.
According to investigators, Tanwar had sent a suicide note via WhatsApp shortly before the act. In the message, he cited ongoing family disputes and specifically accused a police officer of wrongdoing, describing the officer's conduct as a key factor in his decision.
Authorities have launched a formal inquiry into the allegations made in the note, while also treating the death as a suicide. The railway has initiated safety checks on the affected stretch of track, and a post‑mortem report is being prepared to confirm the cause of death.
The incident has raised concerns about the mental health of railway staff and the handling of internal grievances, prompting calls for a review of support mechanisms for employees facing personal and professional stress.
According to investigators, Tanwar had sent a suicide note via WhatsApp shortly before the act. In the message, he cited ongoing family disputes and specifically accused a police officer of wrongdoing, describing the officer's conduct as a key factor in his decision.
Authorities have launched a formal inquiry into the allegations made in the note, while also treating the death as a suicide. The railway has initiated safety checks on the affected stretch of track, and a post‑mortem report is being prepared to confirm the cause of death.
The incident has raised concerns about the mental health of railway staff and the handling of internal grievances, prompting calls for a review of support mechanisms for employees facing personal and professional stress.