Railway gateman hit by train at Uttarakhand’s Girdhar crossing, dies: Police

A 35-year-old railway worker named Ankur Bhardwaj lost his life after being struck by a train at a railway crossing in Uttarakhand's Kashipur, according to police reports. The details surrounding why Bhardwaj was on the tracks when the train arrived are currently under investigation. Bhardwaj, who hailed from the village of Paiga, was employed as a gateman at the Girdhar railway crossing in Kashipur's Mahuakhera Ganj area.

The Kashipur Railway Protection Force (RPF) post commander, Sukhwant Singh, informed that the RPF received a report early Wednesday morning from locals about a body lying near the railway tracks at the Girdhar crossing. The RPF team swiftly arrived at the scene, recovered the body, and sent it for a postmortem examination. Singh also mentioned that an investigation into the incident had been launched.

Initial findings suggest that Bhardwaj was hit by a train coming from the Delhi direction in the early hours of Wednesday. However, the exact circumstances leading to Bhardwaj stepping onto the railway tracks remain unclear. The investigation is probing whether Bhardwaj was carrying out his duties at the time of the accident and how he ended up on the railway tracks as the train approached.

Statements from locals and others connected to the railway crossing are anticipated to be reviewed during the inquiry. The postmortem is expected to provide insights into the precise cause and extent of Bhardwaj's injuries. The ongoing investigation aims to gather evidence and conclusions that will guide further actions.