Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Assam Train Accident Claims Lives of Three Women
Three women from a village near Boko were killed by a train while walking on or near the tracks.
They were hit by the Guwahati-bound Puri-Kamakhya Express train near the Bamunigaon Railway Station.
The women were walking on a path often used by villagers.
Local residents say the railway department is responsible because of a lack of safety measures.
The police are investigating, and railway officials are asking the public to stay away from the tracks for their own safety.
Three women were killed after being struck by the Guwahati-bound Puri-Kamakhya Express.
The accident occurred near Bamunigaon Railway Station in Assam during their morning walk.
The victims were Uttara Das, Rumi Das, and Karabi Mali, all from No. 2 Satabari village.
Local residents allege negligence by the railway department, citing previous deaths in the area.
An investigation has been initiated following the incident.
- Who
- Uttara Das, Rumi Das, and Karabi Mali.
- What
- Three women were killed after being hit by a train.
- When
- During their morning walk.
- Where
- Near Bamunigaon Railway Station in Assam.
- Why
- Authorities are investigating; local residents allege railway negligence.
Local Residents
Railway Authority
Railway's Negligence
Local Residents
Railway department is responsible for the accidents.
Railway Authority
N/A
Lack of Safety Measures
Local Residents
Insufficient safety measures such as lack of proper crossings and underpasses that become waterlogged, causing people to cross the open railway crossing.
Railway Authority
N/A
- Victims
- Uttara Das (50), Rumi Das (35) and Karabi Mali (35)
- Location
- Near Bamunigaon Railway Station, Assam
- Train Involved
- Guwahati-bound Puri-Kamakhya Express
- Incident Location
- Near gate No. 240
- Local Concerns
- Negligence of railway and unsafe railway crossing
