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Woman Loses Arm After Being Pushed Off Local Train by 53-Year-Old Molester in Naigaon, Man Held

Police say the accused objected to her presence in a specially abled coach before pushing her from the train and causing grievous injuries.

  • On November 4, a 20-year-old woman lost her left arm below the elbow after being pushed from a local train at Naigaon station in Maharashtra's Palghar district. The Bhayander Government Railway Police arrested 53-year-old Jitendra Hirmukhe in connection with the incident.
  • According to police, the altercation began after the accused objected to the woman entering a coach reserved for specially-abled passengers. Both individuals threw shoes at each other before the man pushed her onto the tracks.
  • The victim sustained a serious head injury requiring 16 stitches and lost her arm below the elbow after it came under the moving train's wheels. She is currently receiving treatment at Cooper hospital.
  • Maharashtra Navnirman Sena functionaries intervened, demanding police add a section relating to attempt to murder to the case. Officials have reportedly assured the group they would submit this request to the court.
  • Recalling the ordeal, the woman said the man had "touched me badly" before she called him out. Police are investigating these molestation claims while the victim's family continues to seek strict action against the accused.
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TV9 Marathi broke the news on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
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