Tragedy on Rails: TTE's Sudden Demise Shocks Passengers

A Travelling Ticket Examiner, Dhiraj Kumar, tragically passed away from a suspected heart attack on the Mumbai-Delhi August Kranti Rajdhani Express. Despite efforts from colleagues to perform CPR, Kumar was declared dead at a health center. He had no prior history of cardiac issues.

A Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) tragically died from a suspected heart attack while aboard the Mumbai-Delhi August Kranti Rajdhani Express. The incident occurred between Chhata and Kosi Kalan stations in Mathura district, as confirmed by official sources.

According to Railway Protection Force Inspector Avinash Shankar, the TTE, identified as Dhiraj Kumar, 54, was performing routine duties when he suddenly dropped his phone and collapsed. Initially complaining of chest pain, Kumar became unresponsive despite attempts by colleagues to administer CPR.

The train was halted at Kosi Kalan station, and Kumar was taken to a health center where he was declared dead. Officials noted that Kumar had no known heart issues prior to this event. His family has been informed, and a post-mortem is pending the arrival of his relatives.

(With inputs from agencies.)