Mumbai: College professor stabbed to death at Malad station over minor dispute, accused arrested

News Topical, Digital Desk : On Saturday, platform number one of the Malad Railway Station on the Western Railway line in Mumbai, Maharashtra, was in chaos when a young man named Omkar Shinde stabbed college professor Alok Singh to death following a minor altercation on a train. The accused then fled the scene. This shocking incident caused widespread panic on the station premises.

Acting on this information, the police took possession of the body, identified the accused through CCTV footage, and arrested him. The body has been sent for post-mortem. However, carrying a sharp knife on a train has exposed the railway's security arrangements.

What is the whole matter?

The incident occurred at Malad station. Both were aboard a local train and had an argument over something. As soon as the train stopped at platform number one, Omkar Shinde suddenly attacked Alok Singh with a knife. Alok fell to the ground, covered in blood. The passengers witnessed this, screaming and screaming. Omkar fled the scene. Police arrived on the scene and took the injured Alok to the hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

Arrested after being identified through CCTV footage

Omkar was caught on CCTV footage while fleeing after the murder. Police acted swiftly and arrested him at Vasai station. Omkar is currently being interrogated at Borivali station. According to police, there was no previous animosity between the two, and the altercation occurred on the train itself. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination. Further action will be taken based on the report.

Meanwhile, this incident has exposed the railway's security arrangements. A man openly travels with a knife, yet he has not been apprehended. Despite the presence of security checking machines and equipment at all stations, passengers are also outraged by this incident.

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