A 24-year-old migrant worker died after being struck by a train near Nakraunda crossing on Wednesday, police said. The man was identified as Surjeet Mishra, who had come to Dehradun about 2 months ago for construction work.
Police said his identity was established from an Aadhaar card and mobile phone found with him. Mishra was the son of Avtar Mishra and lived in Risala Kifayatullah, under Nawabganj police station in Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh.
Family reached Harrawala police outMishra’s parents went to the Harrawala police outafter receiving information about the death. According to the family, he worked on shuttering for buildings and had travelled to Dehradun in search of daily-wage employment.
He came from a family with 3 brothers and 3 sisters. His parents also work as labourers, according to information provided by the family.
The incident occurred only about 3 days after another unidentified person died after being run over by a train at the same location, according to the report.
Concern over repeated railway-track deaths
Regional councillor Rahul Kumar said similar incidents occur along the railway track between Harrawala and Nakraunda at intervals of one or 2 months. He called for safety arrangements in the area.
The 2 recent deaths have focused attention on the risks around this stretch of railway line. The available information does not specify what safety measures, if any, are currently in place or whether authorities have announced a new action plan.
Mishra’s death has also highlighted the vulnerability of workers who move to Dehradun for short-term construction jobs. His family said he had been in the city for only about 2 months before the fatal incident.
Conclusion
Surjeet Mishra died after being hit by a train near Nakraunda crossing, while local concerns continue over recurring deaths along the Harrawala-Nakraunda railway stretch and the need for stronger safety arrangements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the worker die?
He died near Nakraunda crossing after being struck by a train.
Q. When did the incident occur?
The death occurred on Wednesday.
Q. How was the deceased identified?
Police identified him using an Aadhaar card and mobile phone found with him.
Q. Who was the deceased?
He was Surjeet Mishra, aged 24, the son of Avtar Mishra and a resident of Bareilly district in Uttar Pradesh.
Q. How long had Mishra been in Dehradun?
His family said he had arrived in Dehradun about 2 months earlier for work.
Q. What work did he do?
He worked on building shuttering as a daily-wage labourer.
Q. What concern has been raised about the area?
Regional councillor Rahul Kumar said similar train-related incidents occur between Harrawala and Nakraunda every one or 2 months.
Q. What safety demand has been made?
Rahul Kumar said safety arrangements are needed along the railway-track stretch.
