Archive · 20 Jul 2026
2 juveniles detained for stone pelting on trains in Ballia
Two young boys, aged 14 and 15, were caught for throwing stones at trains in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh.
They threw stones at two different trains on different days.
One of the stones hit a woman passenger and hurt her.
The boys are from different areas in Ballia.
The police are taking legal action against them for damaging the trains and hurting the passenger.
Two juveniles aged 14-15 detained for stone pelting on trains in Ballia.
Incidents occurred on July 5 and July 16 at Rewati and Sahatwar railway stations.
One woman passenger was injured in the incidents.
Trains involved were the Swatantrata Sangram Senani Express and the Sarnath Express.
Legal action is being taken under Section 152 of the Railways Act.
- Who
- Two juveniles aged 14-15 years
- What
- Stone pelting incidents on trains
- When
- July 5 and July 16
- Where
- Rewati and Sahatwar railway stations, Ballia district
- Why
- Alleged vandalism and causing injury to a passenger
Law Enforcement Perspective
Juvenile Rights Advocates
Apprehension and Detention
Law Enforcement Perspective
The juveniles were lawfully detained for their alleged involvement in stone pelting incidents, causing damage to railway property and injuring a passenger.
Juvenile Rights Advocates
Detaining juveniles for such incidents may be excessive and could have been handled through alternative rehabilitation measures.
- Date of Incidents
- July 5 and July 16
- Location
- Rewati and Sahatwar railway stations, Ballia district
- Trains Involved
- Swatantrata Sangram Senani Express, Sarnath Express
- Injuries
- One woman passenger injured
- Legal Action
- Section 152 of the Railways Act