Mumbai: Man Found Hanging in Ranakpur Express at Dadar; Suicide Suspected

Mumbai, 31st January 2025: A man was discovered hanging inside the Ranakpur Express at Dadar (West) railway terminus on Wednesday. Authorities believe it to be a suspected suicide.

The incident came to light in the morning when the Ranakpur Express reached Dadar Terminal, and Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel were conducting a routine inspection of the train.

During their check, they found one of the coach bathrooms locked from the inside, with no response from within.

Upon forcing the door open, they discovered a man hanging using a towel.

No personal belongings or a mobile phone were found on him.

“Initial findings suggest no foul play, and it appears to be a suicide. The post-mortem report also indicates the same,” stated Hemraj Kumbhar, senior inspector of Mumbai Central Government Railway Police (GRP).

The Railway Police have registered a case of accidental death and are working to establish the identity of the deceased.