Naxalbari, 22nd May: A tragic incident unfolded in the Bengaijote area of Naxalbari as a mentally challenged individual, lost his life after being hit by a train. The deceased has been identified as Purna Roy, a 42-year-old resident of Waris Jote in Kharibari.
According to the reports, on Wednesday morning, locals stumbled upon the lifeless body on the Bengaijote railway line of Naxalbari. Consequently, the Sealdah-Alipurduar Kanchankanya Express came to a halt while the Railway Police officials were alerted.
Upon receiving the information, the officials arrived at the spot, recovered the body, and transferred it to the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) for post-mortem examination. Subsequently, the halted train resumed its journey. At present, the GRP (Government Railway Police) and Naxalbari police are conducting a thorough investigation.