BHOPAL: A retired Armyman’s son killed himself by jumping in front of a train in Bhauri area on Saturday. It is learnt that mother of the deceased had passed away due to corona two months ago.
Father of the deceased youth and brother had gone to UP for some work when he took the extreme step. A case was filed at Khajuri police station on Saturday.
Investigating officer ASI Shivendra Mishra said that the deceased was identified as Anees Kumar, 24, a resident of Bairagarh. He was preparing for competitive exams. His father Om Prakash is a retired army personnel and he lived with him and his elder and younger brother.
Mishra said that on Saturday around 5 pm, he left home without informing his brother and jumped in front of the moving train near Bhauri railway crossing in Khajuri Kalan. The incident took place barely 100 meters away from his home.
“When locals spotted the incident, they alerted ambulance service and he was rushed to a government hospital in Koh-e-Fiza, where he succumbed while undergoing treatment and police were informed by hospital authorities” said Mishra. The ASI said the exact reason behind the extreme step would be ascertained after recording family statements. Further investigations are underway.
