JAISALMER: A tragic incident in Bikaner district on Sunday claimed three lives, including those of a husband and wife, after four people were hit by a train on the Gharsisar railway track under the jurisdiction of the JNVC police station. One other person sustained serious injuries. The tragedy occurred on Diwali, turning the festive atmosphere into one of mourning.According to preliminary information, the incident followed a domestic dispute between a husband and wife. After an argument over a family matter, the couple reportedly ran towards the railway track. Two other men also rushed towards the tracks, apparently in an attempt to save them.However, before they could move to safety, a train approached and hit all four. Three people, including the husband and wife and one of the men who had rushed to rescue them, died on the spot, while the fourth person sustained serious injuries.The train remained halted at the spot following the accident. On receiving information, teams from the Government Railway Police (GRP) and the local JNVC police station rushed to the scene and began rescue and investigation operations.The three deceased were identified as Ramu (55), his wife Pinky (53), and Sanjit Mochi, all residents of Darbhanga district in Bihar. The injured man, Amarchand Sankhla, is a resident of Rani Bazaar in Bikaner. All three deceased were working as labourers on Amarchand’s farm.SHO Devendra Singh said Ramu, Pinky and Sanjit were employed as labourers on Amarchand Sankhla’s farm. On Sunday afternoon, Ramu and Pinky had an argument over an issue. One of the workers at the farm informed Amarchand about the dispute.Meanwhile, the couple ran towards the railway track while arguing. Sanjit, who was at the farm, rushed after them in an attempt to save them. On receiving the information, Amarchand also left his shop and reached the farm before heading towards the railway track.Meanwhile, a train approached and hit the husband and wife. Sanjit and Amarchand were also struck by the train while attempting to rescue them. Ramu, Pinky and Sanjit died on the spot, while Amarchand sustained serious injuries. The bodies were shifted to the mortuary at PBM Hospital, while Amarchand was rushed there for treatment.Rajkumar Khadgawat of the Asahaya Seva Sansthan reached the spot to help shift the bodies to PBM Hospital. Khadgawat said the bodies of the three deceased were scattered over an area of nearly half a kilometre.The impact of the collision was so severe that the bodies were dismembered, with body parts scattered over a considerable distance. In some places, hands were found, while legs were found elsewhere.During the accident, the loco pilot applied the emergency brakes and brought the train to a halt. As soon as the train stopped, several passengers got off and rushed towards the railway track.Amarchand was taken to the government-run PBM Hospital in Bikaner, where he is undergoing treatment. His condition was stated to be critical.Police personnel inspected the accident site and began collecting evidence to establish the exact sequence of events. Investigators are examining the circumstances leading to the tragedy, including the reported domestic dispute and the attempts made by Sanjit and Amarchand to rescue the couple.The incident sent shockwaves across the locality, particularly as it occurred during the five-day Diwali festivities. While families across the city were celebrating the festival of lights, the tragedy plunged the victims’ families into grief.Police said further details were being verified as part of the ongoing investigation.
