Security guard dies after allegedly falling from moving train near Srikakulam
A security guard died after accidentally falling from a moving train near Srikakulam, India. Local police are investigating the incident, which occurred shortly after another unrelated death in the same vicinity.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding railway travel and the frequency of accidents in the region.
A security guard at an ATM kiosk died after allegedly falling from a moving train by accident. His body was found near Penubarthi, located between Ponduru and Srikakulam railway stations. The deceased has been identified as Vankala Ramarao (40) from Amadalavalasa in Srikakulam district. Family members identified the body, which was sent to Srikakulam Government General Hospital for a post-mortem.
According to police, he was working as a security guard at an ATM kiosk in Korlakota, Amdalavalasa, Srikakulam district. He went to Visakhapatnam two days ago on personal business and was returning by train but reportedly fell from the train. Government Railway Police officials visited the area and are trying to gather information regarding the train’s name, number, and the time of the incident.
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