Duty Turns Deadly: Home Guard Killed by Jan Shatabdi Express
A 55-year-old home guard on duty at Gidhaur railway station was killed after being struck by the Jan Shatabdi Express.
A tragic accident at Gidhaur railway station in Jamui, Bihar, has claimed the life of a 55-year-old home guard who was struck by the Jan Shatabdi Express accident while performing his official duties on November 2, 2026.
Tragedy on the Platform
The victim, identified as Govind Prasad Yadav, was deployed at the Gidhaur railway station and was part of the Jhajha Rail Police Station. At the time of the fatal incident, Yadav was stationed on the platform alongside a fellow home guard, Mohammad Kadir.
While they were carrying out their security duties, the speeding Jan Shatabdi Express struck Yadav. The impact was so severe that he sustained critical injuries and died instantly on the spot, leaving his colleague and onlookers in shock.
Legal Process and Aftermath
Following the accident, the Railway Police arrived at the scene to initiate the necessary legal formalities. Once the preliminary procedures were completed, Yadav's body was transported to the Sadar Hospital for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
Family in Mourning
The autopsy process concluded by Tuesday morning, after which the body was handed over to the victim's son, Amit Kumar. Govind Prasad Yadav was a resident of Bhaiya Ram Tola, located within the Haveli Kharagpur police station area of the Munger district.
The sudden and violent nature of the death has left Yadav's family members in a state of deep distress and mourning as they grapple with the loss of their patriarch.