On 31 July 2023, around 5 AM local time (23:30 GMT) on the Mumbai Central–Jaipur Superfast Express train during its journey from Jaipur to Mumbai[1] a Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable named Chetan Singh (aged 33) discharged a firearm resulting in four people losing their lives, including an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI).
[2] The incident took place near Palghar, a town in the western state of Maharashtra, approximately two hours away from Mumbai by train.
[3] According to reports, Singh is alleged to have fired 12 rounds from his service rifle, resulting in the deaths of his colleague and a passenger.
[4] During the investigation, it was determined that Railway Protection Force (RPF) Constable Chetan Singh Chaudhary threatened a Muslim woman passenger wearing a burqa, coercing her to say "Jai Mata Di" at gunpoint aboard the Jaipur-Mumbai Central Superfast Express on July 31.
Divisional Railway Manager Neeraj Kumar informed the media that efforts are underway to reach out to the affected families, and compensation will be provided to the next of kin.