Chaos erupted at Malad railway station in Mumbai as a minor passenger scuffle ended in the gruesome murder of college teacher Alok Kumar Singh. The victim, son of security staff for Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, was savagely attacked with a knife amid the evening rush.
Saturday’s tragedy struck Platform 1 around 9 PM. En route from Ville Parle, Singh alighted his train only to engage in a heated exchange with fellow travelers. Tensions boiled over when an aggressor plunged a sharp instrument into his gut, sparking pandemonium. Drenched in blood, Singh was ferried to medical care but breathed his last en route or upon arrival.
Alerted immediately, railway and local forces descended, combing CCTV for clues. This yielded the swift arrest of Onkar Shinde, 27, from nearby Malad East, nabbed in Vasai after a multi-agency raid. Murder charges are lodged, and manhunts target lingering suspects under intense questioning.
Ripples of fear traverse Mumbai’s rail users, spotlighting security deficits at peak-hour hubs. With staggering daily volumes, such audacity demands overhaul: fortified barriers, vigilant staffing, and tech upgrades. The investigation presses on, vowing accountability while the community grapples with vulnerability in everyday journeys.