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A 19-year-old woman, Sreekutty, was critically injured after being pushed from a moving train in Varkala, Kerala, India. The accused, Suresh Kumar, a handyman with a history of petty crime and violence, allegedly pushed her after demanding she move from near the train door. He also attempted to push her companion, Archana, off the train. Passengers apprehended Kumar after Archana raised the alarm, and he was later arrested. Authorities suspect Kumar was intoxicated at the time of the incident. Sreekutty is in critical condition, and both the Kerala State Human Rights Commission and Kerala Women’s Commission are investigating.
News Article:
Man Arrested for Pushing Woman from Moving Train in Kerala
Varkala, India – November 3, 2025 – A 19-year-old woman is fighting for her life after being allegedly pushed from a moving train near Varkala on Sunday. The victim, identified as Sreekutty, sustained severe head and chest injuries and is currently in critical condition at the Government Medical College Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. Health Minister Veena George has assembled a medical board to oversee her treatment.
Police have arrested Suresh Kumar, a handyman from Thiruvananthapuram, in connection with the incident, which occurred on the Kerala Express en route to Thiruvananthapuram. According to authorities, Kumar, who boarded the train in Kottayam, demanded Sreekutty move from near the door as she waited for her friend, Archana, to return from the restroom. Police allege that Kumar then struck Sreekutty, pushing her from the train.
The police filing also states that Suresh Kumar grappled with Archana and tried to eject her from the moving train. Archana’s cries alerted other passengers, who pulled the emergency brake, bringing the train to a halt. A search of the tracks led to the discovery of an unconscious Sreekutty.
Passengers detained Suresh Kumar at the scene based on Archana’s statement. Police said Kumar tried to leave the scene. Officials recorded the statements of three other passengers who were at the scene.
Authorities suspect Kumar was intoxicated at the time of the incident, with a medical examination revealing a high blood alcohol concentration. Police termed the offence an alcohol-impaired felony.
The Southern Railway has described the incident as isolated and reiterated its commitment to passenger safety. The Kerala State Human Rights Commission and Kerala Women’s Commission have both launched investigations into the matter.
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