Vijayawada: Miscreant Attacks, Murders Train Loco Pilot At Railway Station

The loco driver Ebenezer collapsed at the scene and was rushed to a nearby hospital but he was declared dead.

The CCTV footage from the station revealed the suspect, a man without a shirt, fleeing the scene after the attack.

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A murder unfolded at Vijayawada Railway Station early Thursday morning, when 52-year-old loco pilot Ebenezer was brutally attacked and killed while on duty. The unidentified assailant struck loco pilot Ebenezer on the head with an iron rod, causing fatal injuries.

The incident took place at around 4:00 AM, according to eyewitnesses. Ebenezer collapsed at the scene and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead.

CCTV footage from the station revealed the suspect, a man without a shirt, fleeing the scene shortly after the attack. Railway police have launched an investigation to determine the motive behind the crime and are actively searching for the suspect.

"We are working tirelessly to apprehend the individual responsible for this heinous act," a police spokesperson stated.

The brutal murder has left the railway community and local residents in shock, raising concerns about safety at one of the region's busiest transportation hubs.

Following the tragedy, railway station employees expressed their fears, citing a widespread sense of insecurity, as reported by Hans India. The South Central Railway Loco Pilot Association raised serious concerns, calling for enhanced safety measures to protect staff. As the investigation progresses, the railway community remains on high alert, urging swift action to safeguard personnel amid increasing violence connected to illegal activities.

Meanwhile, recent train accidents in India highlight systemic issues within the railways, including overworked train drivers, staff shortages in safety roles, and delays in implementing an automated train protection system, according to the People’s Commission on Public Sector and Public Services, as per a report on The Wire. The body also called for clear guidelines on staff actions during signal failures and accused senior officials of often blaming workers instead of taking accountability for these ongoing problems.