Archive · 23 Jul 2026
CM Adhikari Seeks Death Penalty for Gateman in Murshidabad Train Accident
A train accident in Murshidabad, West Bengal, killed five people, including four school children, due to a gateman's negligence.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited the victims' families and promised financial aid and support for education.
He also directed the police to seek capital punishment for the gateman.
The government is taking full responsibility for the incident and ensuring the investigation is completed while the gateman is in custody.
A train accident in Murshidabad killed five people, including four school children.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari directed the police to seek capital punishment for the gateman.
Adhikari visited the victims' families and promised financial aid and support for education.
The government is taking full responsibility for the incident and ensuring a swift investigation.
The accident occurred due to the gateman's extreme negligence and human error.
- Who
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, gateman, five victims including four school children
- What
- Train accident caused by gateman's negligence
- When
- July 17, 2024
- Where
- Gobindpur village, Murshidabad’s Karnasubarna area
- Why
- Gateman's extreme negligence and human error
Government's Stance
Public Sentiment
Punishment for Gateman
Government's Stance
The government seeks capital punishment for the gateman due to extreme negligence and human error.
Public Sentiment
The public demands justice and severe punishment for the gateman, emphasizing the loss of innocent lives.
- Date of Accident
- July 17
- Location of Accident
- Gobindpur village, Murshidabad’s Karnasubarna area
- Victims
- Five individuals, including four school children
- Financial Aid
- Rs 5 lakh to bereaved families
- Government Responsibility
- Education expenses for the recovering girl
