Foreigner dies during questioning at Surat station after train brawl; probe underway
The GRP have launched a custodial death investigation to ascertain the circumstances leading to his death, said officials
A foreign man, believed to be in his 40s, died during questioning at Surat railway station after a brawl on a long-distance train, according to the Government Railway Police (GRP). The incident occurred on August 17, following a fight with co-passengers over standing near the gate, reported Western Railway Superintendent of Police, Abhay Soni.
The unidentified man, who was traveling from Mumbai's Borivali to Delhi on the Golden Temple Express via Vapi station, allegedly sprayed a fire extinguisher on his fellow passengers during the altercation. Upon reaching Surat, RPF and GRP personnel intervened and deboarded the man, who was subsequently taken to the RPF post on the platform for questioning.
During questioning, the man became unconscious and died. Police have launched a custodial death investigation to determine the cause of death and are seeking identification, as no passport or identification documents were found on the body. The man's nationality remains unknown, though he could be of African descent, but police have not confirmed this.
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