Woman loses arm after being pushed off local train for resisting molestation

 

By Sumesh Rajan | November 13, 2026

Mumbai, Maharashtra, INDIA: A 20-year-old woman lost an arm and sustained serious head injuries after allegedly being pushed off a Mumbai suburban local train by a fellow passenger when she objected to his inappropriate touching. The incident occurred at Naigaon railway station on November 4, raising fresh concerns over women's safety on the city's suburban railway network.

The accused, identified as Jitendra Hirmukhe (53), a resident of Naigaon East, was subsequently arrested by the Bhayander Government Railway Police (GRP).

According to police, the woman was travelling towards Naigaon in a coach reserved for persons with disabilities when an argument broke out between her and the accused. Hirmukhe allegedly objected to her presence in the compartment, while the woman accused him of repeatedly touching her inappropriately despite her objections.

The confrontation escalated into a heated exchange, during which both allegedly hurled slippers at each other. Other passengers reportedly attempted to intervene, but the dispute continued as the train approached Naigaon station.

The woman alleged that Hirmukhe pushed her off the train during the altercation, causing her to fall into the gap near the railway tracks. As she struggled to climb back onto the platform, the train began moving, and one of her arms came under the wheels, resulting in a traumatic amputation near the elbow. She also suffered severe head injuries requiring 16 stitches.

A police officer and fellow passengers rushed to her assistance and helped her onto the platform. Meanwhile, the accused allegedly fled amid the commotion.

Speaking from her hospital bed, the woman recounted the incident and demanded strict punishment for the accused.

"I was travelling towards Naigaon when a man began touching me inappropriately. I confronted him, but he continued. I asked him whether he had a mother or sister at home, yet he did not stop. When I tried to drive him away with my slipper, he retaliated and eventually pushed me off the train," she alleged.

The woman, who works as a supervisor at a private firm, said the incident had devastated her life and left her uncertain about her future.

"I was the one taking care of my entire household. Now I have lost an arm and have 16 stitches on my head. I do not know how I will manage everything. My life has been ruined. I want justice, and the person responsible must be punished," she said.

The tragedy has also disrupted her personal life. Her wedding, which was scheduled for December, has been postponed indefinitely. Her 22-year-old fiancé, who also works as a supervisor at a private firm, confirmed that the couple had decided to postpone the ceremony following her injuries.

Police registered a First Information Report (FIR) on November 6 after recording the woman's statement. Investigators examined CCTV footage and used technical assistance and local intelligence to trace the accused to his residence in Naigaon, where he was arrested.

Police said Hirmukhe, who was reportedly undergoing treatment for cancer, had been travelling in the compartment reserved for persons with disabilities.

The woman's family initially raised concerns over the sections invoked against the accused and demanded that the case include an attempted murder charge. They subsequently approached Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) representatives, who met senior GRP officials seeking stringent action.

According to subsequent police information, the accused has been booked under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Section 74 for assault or use of criminal force against a woman with intent to outrage her modesty, Section 109 for attempted murder, and Section 117 for voluntarily causing grievous hurt.

The incident has once again highlighted concerns over passenger safety aboard Mumbai's overcrowded suburban railway network, particularly following several recent cases in which disputes between commuters have escalated into serious violence.

The Bhayander GRP is conducting further investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Meanwhile, the victim and her family have demanded justice and strict punishment for the accused, as she faces a prolonged recovery and an uncertain professional future following the loss of her arm.