Mumbai/Alive News: A 20-year-old woman lost her left arm after she was allegedly pushed off a moving local train near Naigaon railway station in Mumbai for protesting against molestation. The incident took place on November 4, when she was travelling from Borivali to Virar. Police have arrested the accused, identified as Jitendra Hirmukhe, who is currently in judicial custody.
According to the police complaint, the accused allegedly behaved inappropriately with the woman during the journey. When she objected, an argument broke out between them. He allegedly pushed her off the moving train near Naigaon station, causing her to fall onto the railway tracks between two coaches.
The woman suffered serious injuries. Her left arm was severed near the elbow after coming under the train’s wheels, while she also sustained head injuries that required 16 stitches.
A police officer and some passengers helped her reach the platform. She was later taken to Cooper Hospital, where she is undergoing treatment.
Woman is the sole earning member of her family
The survivor said she was the only earning member of her family and was now worried about how she would support them. She has demanded strict action against the accused.
Family demands attempt-to-murder charges
The woman’s family has questioned why Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which deals with attempt to murder, has not been invoked in the case.
Following the family’s concerns, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) representatives met senior Railway Police officials and demanded appropriate action.
Police said a case has been registered against the accused under Sections 74, 117 and other relevant provisions of the BNS. Officials have assured that additional sections will be considered based on the findings of the investigation.
