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Man convicted for attempt of rape, pushing pregnant woman off train
Man convicted for attempt of rape, pushing pregnant woman off train

New Indian Express

time12-07-2025

  • New Indian Express

Man convicted for attempt of rape, pushing pregnant woman off train

TIRUPATTUR: In a significant verdict, the Tirupattur District and Sessions Court found a 28-year-old man guilty in a case of attempted rape and murder of a pregnant woman aboard the Tirupati Intercity Express. In the judgment delivered on Friday, sessions Judge S Meenakumari convicted K Hemaraj, a native of KV Kuppam, Vellore. The quantum of punishment will be announced on July 14. The incident took place on February 6, 2025, when the victim, 36-year-old woman from Tiruppur, who was four months pregnant at the time, was travelling alone in the ladies' coach. Hemaraj, a habitual offender, boarded the coach after other women passengers alighted at Jolarpet station. Despite victim's protest, he remained in the coach and allegedly attempted to rape her. When she resisted, Hemaraj allegedly dragged her by the hair and pushed her from the moving train near Latheri. The victim, who sustained serious injuries to her head, limbs, and spine, was rushed to Vellore Government Medical College Hospital. She later suffered a miscarriage on February 10, and now uses a wheelchair, after having suffered 15 and above permanent injuries, sources added. The court found Hemaraj guilty under multiple provisions of BNS, and Section 4 of the TN Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act. The final report was filed under Section 193 of the BNSS. According to the chargesheet, Hemaraj is a repeat offender with past cases, including robbery and harassment of women, and had previously been booked under the Goondas Act. He was out on bail when he committed the present offence. The investigation, led by Katpadi Railway Police, found that Hemaraj entered the coach partially undressed and assaulted the victim after other women had disembarked. His confession was recorded following his arrest on February 7. Southern Railway and the TN government had offered a combined compensation of Rs 3.5 lakh and assured improved security, including the deployment of GRP and RPF personnel in women's coaches on vulnerable routes. The court has now sought Hemaraj's statement regarding sentencing under Section 258(2) of the BNSS. The final order will be passed on July 14.

10 held for throwing stones at Intercity Express in Jaunpur
10 held for throwing stones at Intercity Express in Jaunpur

Time of India

time11-07-2025

  • Time of India

10 held for throwing stones at Intercity Express in Jaunpur

Varanasi: The Barsathi police in Jaunpur district on Friday arrested 10 wanted individuals near Katwar Halt for throing stones at the Intercity Express train, which had stopped due to chain pulling. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The arrested persons include Rohit Yadav, Shashikant Yadav, Akhilesh Yadav, Ashu Yadav, Sagar Bind, Shubham Maurya, Krishna Yadav, Sanket Pal, Prince Bind, and Pawan Yadav, all residents of Jaunpur district. According to reports, The Jaunpur-Rae Bareli Intercity Express was halted near Katwar Halt on July 9 after a chain pulling incident. The arrested individuals, Rohit Yadav and Saurabh Yadav, had been involved in a previous dispute during a wedding in May at Rajabazar Bankat. They identified the boys involved in the dispute on the train, informed their friends, and then boarded the train to assault them. When passengers protested the unscheduled stop, the miscreants started stone-pelting, causing chaos, damaging train windows, and endangering lives and property. A police team led by inspector-in-charge Rajesh Yadav and crime inspector Pramod Yadav identified the accused through viral video footage and arrested them from various locations.

History-sheeter Hemanthraj convicted for pushing pregnant woman off a train in February
History-sheeter Hemanthraj convicted for pushing pregnant woman off a train in February

The Hindu

time11-07-2025

  • The Hindu

History-sheeter Hemanthraj convicted for pushing pregnant woman off a train in February

: Tirupattur District and Sessions Judge, S. Meenakumari, on Friday convicted history-sheeter K. Hemanthraj for pushing a pregnant woman off a moving train near Katpadi in February when she resisted his attempt to sexually assault her. The judge will pronounce the quantum of sentence on Monday (July 14). A total of 22 witnesses, including the survivor, were examined. 'Hemanthraj has been booked under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Currently, he is lodged at the Central Prison in Vellore,' Public Prosecutor P.T. Saravanan said. The police said that on February 6, Hemanthraj, 31, pushed the 36-year-old pregnant woman off Coimbatore-Tirupati Intercity Express for resisting his attempt to sexually assault her. He was then arrested by the Government Railway Police (GRP), Jolarpet, in connection with the incident. The woman, who was four months pregnant, had been living with her family in Tiruppur. She was going to her mother's house on the day of the incident. The police said the accused, Hemanthraj, of Pooncholai near K.V. Kuppam, boarded the ladies compartment at Jolarpet. As the woman was alone in the compartment, she told him to get down, but he reportedly said that since the train was moving, he would get down at the next station. After some time, he attempted to sexually assault her. When she resisted his attempt, Hemanthraj allegedly fractured her right hand and pushed her to the door where she held on to the handle. She then lost her grip, fell down and became unconscious, the police said. A few railway workers rescued the woman, and admitted her to the Government Medical College and Hospital in Vellore. The police said the accused had come out on conditional bail a few months ago. He had been jailed for murdering a 29-year-old woman from Chennai in April 2024. Previous cases He was also facing another case, registered in 2022, for pushing a woman commuter off a moving train after snatching her mobile phone. He was also detained under the Goondas Act twice, they said.

1st LD Writethru: 4 injured after man attacks passengers on German train
1st LD Writethru: 4 injured after man attacks passengers on German train

The Star

time03-07-2025

  • The Star

1st LD Writethru: 4 injured after man attacks passengers on German train

BERLIN, July 3 (Xinhua) -- A 20-year-old Syrian man attacked passengers with an axe and a hammer aboard an Intercity Express (ICE) train in the southern German state of Bavaria on Thursday, injuring four people, police confirmed in a statement. The suspect was subdued by fellow passengers and later taken into custody by emergency services. He sustained serious injuries during the incident and is currently receiving medical treatment. Among the injured are three Syrian nationals aged 15, 24, and 51, along with a 38-year-old man whose nationality has not been disclosed. All four are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries, according to medical sources. The attack occurred at around 1:55 p.m. local time (1155 GMT) aboard ICE train 91, which was traveling from Hamburg-Altona to Vienna, Austria, carrying approximately 430 passengers. Authorities have not released any information regarding the motive, and investigations are ongoing.

Deccan Queen Runs On Diesel After 93 Years Due To Electric Engine Shortage, Know More
Deccan Queen Runs On Diesel After 93 Years Due To Electric Engine Shortage, Know More

News18

time30-04-2025

  • News18

Deccan Queen Runs On Diesel After 93 Years Due To Electric Engine Shortage, Know More

Last Updated: The WCAM3 engines, once Central Railway's pride, are now facing performance issues, particularly when navigating the steep Khandala ghat section. The Deccan Queen, India's first electric express train and a symbol of pride, is now running on diesel engines. Since 18 April, the iconic train on the Mumbai-Pune route has been temporarily switched to diesel power due to a shortage of electric locomotives, as per Mid-day. Though this has not affected the travel time, many passengers, especially long-time commuters and train enthusiasts, feel the prestige of the train has taken a hit. The change comes at a time when Indian Railways is celebrating 100 years of electrification, making the switch even more emotional. Why the Switch? Most trains on the Mumbai-Pune section—including the Pragati Express, Sinhagad Express, Intercity Express, and Deccan Express—have also been shifted to diesel engines. These trains were earlier pulled by WCAM-3 class electric engines, unique to Central Railway, capable of running on both AC and DC power. But these engines are now too old and struggling to perform, especially on the steep Khandala ghat section, where the gradient is 1:37. Loco pilots reported that the WCAM3 engines struggled to climb the steep incline at Khandala, with many trains experiencing delays due to power loss. Why Diesel Locomotives? With the electric engines struggling to cope with the demanding terrain, the railway authorities were left with little choice but to turn to diesel locomotives. A loco pilot, speaking anonymously, explained that the ideal replacement would have been a WAP4 or WAP7 electric locomotive, which are better suited to heavy-duty tasks. However, due to a shortage of these locomotives, diesel engines—readily available at local workshops—have stepped in. Sources have indicated that the lack of electric locomotives is due to workshops prioritising other work, with the most in-demand engines currently unavailable. The Central Railway (CR) spokesperson confirmed that the switch to diesel was a technical necessity, and assured that passenger comfort and travel time were unaffected. Future Plans for Locomotive Procurement This shift to diesel locomotives is expected to continue until September 2025, by which time the Central Railway plans to procure new electric engines. Furthermore, there are plans to manufacture a large number of new WAP7 locomotives in the coming years, with 264 units expected in 2025-26 and 365 in 2026-27. First Published:

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