<p>At least four people were killed, including a&nbsp;Railway Protection Force (RPF) assistant sub-inspector, aboard a running&nbsp;Jaipur-Mumbai Central Express train by an RPF constable&nbsp;in the west Indian state of Maharashtra on Monday morning (July 31).</p>

<p>The incident transpired near Palghar railway station, located approximately 100 kilometres from the capital city of Mumbai. According to preliminary reports, the constable fired using his automatic weapon, shortly after 5 am, killing the RPF ASI and three other passengers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The RPF constable has been identified as Chetan Kumar Choudhary and he opened fire on his escort duty in-charge ASI Tika Ram Meena in the B5 coach of the train, according to railways officials. After killing Meena, Kumar shifted to another carriage and shot dead three passengers, the officials added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He was apprehended by police at Mira Road with the help of the Government Railway Police and other RPF officials. According to officials, he tried to flee the scene after&nbsp;pulling the alarm chain and getting down near Dahisar.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>“In an unfortunate incident on 31st July, 2023, in Train No 12956 Jaipur – Mumbai Superfast Express escorting staff constable Chetan Kumar shot at his colleague escort in charge ASI Tika Ram,"&nbsp;the Western Railway spokesperson said.</p>

<p>"The constable upon shooting his colleague, initially held passengers at gunpoint. It is regretted that ASI Tika Ram and three passengers were shot at. Constable Chetan Kumar got down near Dahisar and tried to flee after Alarm Chain Pulling. But, was arrested by RPF/Bhayandar along with the weapon."</p>

<p>“The accused has been arrested. DCP North GRP has been informed,"&nbsp;RPF added.</p>

<p>The families of the deceased persons are currently being contacted and the ex-gartia amount will be handed to them, according to the Indian Express newspaper.</p>

<p>Senior officials are currently on their way to the site while investigative agencies open the probe. The motive behind the shooting remains unknown at this stage.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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At least four people were killed, including a Railway Protection Force (RPF) assistant sub-inspector, aboard a running Jaipur-Mumbai Central Express train by an RPF constable in the west Indian state of Maharashtra on Monday morning (July 31).

At least four people were killed, including a Railway Protection Force (RPF) assistant sub-inspector, aboard a running Jaipur-Mumbai Central Express train by an RPF constable in the west Indian state of Maharashtra on Monday morning (July 31). The incident transpired near Palghar railway station, located approximately 100 kilometres from the capital city of Mumbai. According to preliminary reports, the constable fired using his automatic weapon, shortly after 5 am, killing the RPF ASI and three other passengers. The RPF constable has been identified as Chetan Kumar Choudhary and he opened fire on his escort duty in-charge ASI Tika Ram Meena in the B5 coach of the train, according to railways officials. After killing Meena, Kumar shifted to another carriage and shot dead three passengers, the officials added. Also read | Indian Army soldier goes missing in Kulgam, search ops launched He was apprehended by police at Mira Road with the help of the Government Railway Police and other RPF officials. According to officials, he tried to flee the scene after pulling the alarm chain and getting down near Dahisar. “In an unfortunate incident on 31st July, 2023, in Train No 12956 Jaipur – Mumbai Superfast Express escorting staff constable Chetan Kumar shot at his colleague escort in charge ASI Tika Ram," the Western Railway spokesperson said. "The constable upon shooting his colleague, initially held passengers at gunpoint. It is regretted that ASI Tika Ram and three passengers were shot at. Constable Chetan Kumar got down near Dahisar and tried to flee after Alarm Chain Pulling. But, was arrested by RPF/Bhayandar along with the weapon." “The accused has been arrested. DCP North GRP has been informed," RPF added. The families of the deceased persons are currently being contacted and the ex-gartia amount will be handed to them, according to the Indian Express newspaper. Senior officials are currently on their way to the site while investigative agencies open the probe. The motive behind the shooting remains unknown at this stage. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Reeva Jadeja, wife of cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, met with an accident when her car hit the bike of the cop in Gujarat's Jamnagar city.</p>

<p>One eyewitness reported to media that the accident was minor but policeman reacted aggressively and slapped Reeva.</p>

<p>The policeman, Sanjay Ahir, who reportedly assaulted Reeva, has been detained&nbsp;after the incident.</p>

<p>Soon after the incident was reported, Gujarat police&nbsp;initiated the procedure to book the respective policeman for attacking Indian cricket team player Ravindra Jadeja’s wife.</p>

<p>As per media reports, the policeman allegedly got down from the bike and physically assaulted Jadeja's wife.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Gujarat: Wife of cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, Riva Solanki, allegedly thrashed by a police personnel after the vehicle she was in, hit another police personnel's bike in Jamnagar. SP Jamnagar Pradip Shejul says 'Case registered. Departmental action will be taken against the cop.' <a href="https://t.co/KUvl2NRSmg">pic.twitter.com/KUvl2NRSmg</a></p>
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<p>The reports of physical assault were confirmed by Jamnagar district Superintendent of Police Pradeep Sejul. While giving insight into the incident, he said, "The policeman physically assaulted Reeva Jadeja after her car hit his motorbike. We are providing all possible help to her and will take strict action against the policeman."</p>

<p>"The policeman mercilessly thrashed Reeva and even pulled her hair during an altercation. We saved her from his clutches," Vijaysinh Chavda told reporters.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Even celebrity women aren’t safe in Modi’s Gujarat. Cricketer Ravindra Jadeja’s wife Reva Ba attacked after her car’s accident. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomenEmpowerment?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WomenEmpowerment</a> <a href="https://t.co/dYOdNsKjhu">pic.twitter.com/dYOdNsKjhu</a></p>
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<p>Jadeja is currently playing in the Indian Premier League&nbsp;as a Chennai's all-rounder and preparing to face Hyderabad team in the first play-off of the season.</p>

<p>So far, he has scored 86 runs and picked 9 wickets for his team.</p>

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One eyewitness reported to media that the accident was minor but policeman reacted aggressively and slapped Indian cricket team player Ravindra Jadeja’s wife

Reeva Jadeja, wife of cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, met with an accident when her car hit the bike of the cop in Gujarat's Jamnagar city. One eyewitness reported to media that the accident was minor but policeman reacted aggressively and slapped Reeva. The policeman, Sanjay Ahir, who reportedly assaulted Reeva, has been detained after the incident. Soon after the incident was reported, Gujarat police initiated the procedure to book the respective policeman for attacking Indian cricket team player Ravindra Jadeja’s wife. As per media reports, the policeman allegedly got down from the bike and physically assaulted Jadeja's wife. Gujarat: Wife of cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, Riva Solanki, allegedly thrashed by a police personnel after the vehicle she was in, hit another police personnel's bike in Jamnagar. SP Jamnagar Pradip Shejul says 'Case registered. Departmental action will be taken against the cop.' pic.twitter.com/KUvl2NRSmg — ANI (@ANI) May 21, 2018 × The reports of physical assault were confirmed by Jamnagar district Superintendent of Police Pradeep Sejul. While giving insight into the incident, he said, "The policeman physically assaulted Reeva Jadeja after her car hit his motorbike. We are providing all possible help to her and will take strict action against the policeman." "The policeman mercilessly thrashed Reeva and even pulled her hair during an altercation. We saved her from his clutches," Vijaysinh Chavda told reporters. Even celebrity women aren’t safe in Modi’s Gujarat. Cricketer Ravindra Jadeja’s wife Reva Ba attacked after her car’s accident. #WomenEmpowerment pic.twitter.com/dYOdNsKjhu — TheAgeOfBananas (@iScrew) May 21, 2018 × Jadeja is currently playing in the Indian Premier League as a Chennai's all-rounder and preparing to face Hyderabad team in the first play-off of the season. So far, he has scored 86 runs and picked 9 wickets for his team.

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