Ghaziabad, August 18– In a tragic incident at the Rapid Rail Station in Muradnagar, a B.Tech student ended his life by jumping from the platform. The victim, identified as Keshav Kumar (20), was a resident of Bahadurgarh, Jhajjar, Haryana, and was pursuing a B.Tech in Computer Science at SRM Institute.
A Sudden Decision
On Saturday afternoon, Keshav left his hostel, informing friends that he was heading home. Around 3:30 PM, he arrived at Muradnagar station, purchased a ticket to Ghaziabad for Rs. 40, and proceeded to the platform.
Tragic Incident Unfolds
After spending a few minutes on the platform, Keshav went to a corner and abruptly jumped off. Despite immediate medical attention, he was pronounced dead upon arrival at CHC.
Disruption and Response
The incident led to a temporary traffic jam as people gathered at the scene. The police arrived promptly, managed to clear the traffic, and took Keshav’s body into custody for a post-mortem examination. They have also informed the victim’s relatives and are currently reviewing CCTV footage as part of their investigation.
Ongoing Investigation
Acting ACP Saloni Agarwal confirmed that the police are scrutinizing the CCTV footage to understand the circumstances leading up to the tragic event.