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Man assaulted, thrown near railway tracks; both legs severed at Subzi Mandi station
A 24-year-old man was found near the Subzi Mandi railway tracks after being run over by a train, with authorities saying he was assaulted earlier. The victim’s statements changed over time, with a second claim alleging assault by four friends; an FIR was later registered and CCTV footage is being examined as investigators pursue the case.
Why It Matters
The incident underscores concerns about violence around railway infrastructure and the challenges of establishing motive and sequence in investigations.
Timeline
6 Events
CCTV footage reportedly recovered
May 8, 2026
Police recovered CCTV footage of the assault; relatives described seeing the footage showing injuries and sequence of events.
FIR registered under specific sections; investigation ongoing
May 6, 2026
Police registered an FIR under sections 115(2), 126(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita; CCTV footage and call detail records were being examined and the accused were called for questioning.
Second statement alleging assault by four friends
May 5, 2026
The victim recorded a second statement alleging that four of his friends assaulted him after they drank together at a liquor shop in Samaypur Badli’s Transport Nagar area.
Case registered in connection with the incident
April 26, 2026
A case was reportedly registered in connection with the incident.
Incident occurs; assault and train impact at Subzi Mandi
April 26, 2026
In the early hours, the man was found at Subzi Mandi railway station after being run over by a train; police indicate he had been assaulted earlier.
Victim reportedly leaves for a party
April 25, 2026
The relative says the victim told them he was going to a party when he left for the night on April 25, 2026.