Woman, Two Daughters Found Dead on Railway Track In Kerala's Kottayam; Loco Pilot Claims 'They Jumped...'

In Kerala, the police has launched a thorough investigation to determine whether foul play was involved in the death of the three women or if the deaths were a result of suicide.

The bodies have been transferred to Kottayam Government Medical College Hospital for post-mortem examinations.

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Three persons, including a woman and two children, were found dead on the railway tracks near Kottayam in the early hours of Friday. The identities of the deceased remain unknown and the incident led to temporary disruptions in train services. 

According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred around 5:30 AM, coinciding with the arrival of Kottayam-Nilambur Passenger train en route to Ernakulam, reported PTI. Eyewitnesses and initial investigations suggest that the woman and her children might have jumped onto the tracks. However, the exact circumstances still unclear.

The loco pilot reportedly informed that the three people jumped in front of the moving train, reported Asianet. 

The police has launched a thorough investigation to determine whether foul play was involved or if the deaths were a result of suicide. Forensic teams have been deployed to the scene to gather evidence and the bodies have been transferred to Kottayam Government Medical College Hospital for post-mortem examinations.

The incident caused significant delays in train operations along the route with services temporarily halted to allow police to conduct their preliminary inquiries. Normal operations resumed later in the morning after the tracks were cleared and necessary procedures were completed.

In December 2024, a dramatic incident unfolded in Kerala’s Kannur district, where a man narrowly escaped being run over by a speeding train. A viral video captured the heart-stopping moment as he lay flat on the tracks while the Mangalore-Thiruvananthapuram train passed over him near Kannur. Displaying remarkable composure, he remained motionless until the train had completely crossed, then calmly stood up and walked away unscathed. 

(If anyone faces mental health issues or knows anyone having suicidal feelings, they can seek emotional support with helpline numbers from suicide prevention organizations in the state. Sahai (24-hour): 080 65000111, 080 65000222)