Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Serial Stone-Pelter Arrested for Targeting Women on Mumbai Trains
Imagine someone throwing stones at trains, especially targeting women.
The police caught a person named Naushad Sheikh who had been doing this.
They found him near a train station and arrested him with help from different police teams.
They knew he was involved because of cameras and past records.
Sheikh admitted to hurting people in several attacks, including one where a stone hit a woman.
This wasn't his first time; he'd been caught before for similar things.
The police are now making sure trains are safer.
Naushad Ali Abdul Wahid Sheikh arrested for stone-pelting on Mumbai suburban trains.
The arrest followed a joint operation by the RPF and GRP.
Sheikh confessed to multiple incidents targeting women commuters.
Sheikh was previously arrested for similar offenses and served jail time.
Authorities are increasing security measures in response to the incidents.
- Who
- Naushad Ali Abdul Wahid Sheikh
- What
- Arrest for stone-pelting incidents on Mumbai suburban trains
- When
- Arrest on Friday, October 3, 2025; Incidents dated September 18, 22, and 26, 2025.
- Where
- Near Sewri railway station, Mumbai
- Why
- Sheikh confessed to multiple incidents
Victims' Perspective
Authorities Response
Impact of Crimes
Victims' Perspective
Women commuters faced danger and harm.
Authorities Response
The police are acting to ensure the safety of passengers and have increased patrolling and surveillance.
- Accused
- Naushad Ali Abdul Wahid Sheikh
- Offense
- Stone-pelting
- Victims
- Women commuters
- Location
- Near Sewri railway station
- Arresting Agencies
- RPF and GRP
- Previous Offenses
- Vandalizing ATVM, Stone-pelting