In a tragic incident, a Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable shot dead four persons on board in a running Jaipur-Mumbai train 12956. According to officials, the incident took place when the train was approaching Borivali railway station in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

The Railway Police had arrested the constable who opened fire, identified as Chetan Kumar Choudhary.

Among those dead include three passengers and one assistant-sub inspector Tika Ram Meena. Reportedly, he was the escort duty incharge in the Express train.

According to officials, the incident took place around 5 am in the morning.

After killing his senior, the constable went to another bogie and shot dead three passengers, the official added.

The constable was caught by police at Mira Road with the help of Government Railway Police and RPF officials.

(More details awaited)

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