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Youth Killed by Train in Shahdol After Heading to In-Laws’ Home
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 01:15 PM
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A young man was found dead on railway tracks in Shahdol after his family said he was on his way to stay at his in‑laws’ house. Police are probing how he reached the tracks.
A 24‑year‑old male was discovered dead on the railway line near Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh, after being struck by an oncoming train. The incident was reported early on Tuesday when locals found the body lying on the tracks.
According to relatives, the youth had informed them that he would spend the evening at his in‑laws’ residence in Shahdol. He was expected to stay there overnight, but he never returned home.
The following day, his body was recovered from the railway track. While the cause of death is confirmed as a train collision, investigators are still trying to determine how the victim accessed the tracks, as there is no clear indication of a deliberate act.
Police have launched an inquiry, questioning witnesses and reviewing any available CCTV footage from nearby stations. Authorities have urged the public to avoid railway premises and report any suspicious activity.
The incident has raised concerns about railway safety in the region, prompting local officials to call for heightened vigilance around tracks, especially during night hours.
According to relatives, the youth had informed them that he would spend the evening at his in‑laws’ residence in Shahdol. He was expected to stay there overnight, but he never returned home.
The following day, his body was recovered from the railway track. While the cause of death is confirmed as a train collision, investigators are still trying to determine how the victim accessed the tracks, as there is no clear indication of a deliberate act.
Police have launched an inquiry, questioning witnesses and reviewing any available CCTV footage from nearby stations. Authorities have urged the public to avoid railway premises and report any suspicious activity.
The incident has raised concerns about railway safety in the region, prompting local officials to call for heightened vigilance around tracks, especially during night hours.