Siliguri, 05th May: In a tragic incident, a youth lost his life after being run over by a train near the Chandmuni Mahamaya Colony, close to City Center in Siliguri, on Monday.
According to reports, the youth was attempting to cross the railway tracks when he was struck by a train heading towards Siliguri Junction. He died on the spot.
Upon receiving the information, the Junction Town GRP team reached the site and sent the body to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) for post-mortem.
Locals stated that such incidents are frequent along this railway stretch, prompting renewed calls for increased monitoring by the railway and police authorities.
The GRP has launched an investigation and is working to identify the deceased.