A tragic domestic dispute in the Rajiv Colony of Gharaunda took a fatal turn on the night of August 14, resulting in the heart-wrenching death of a mother and her young daughter on the railway tracks. The incident, which occurred near the Gharaunda railway gate, has left the local community in a state of profound shock and mourning.
๐ The Fatal Dispute The sequence of events began late Wednesday night following a heated argument within the household.
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The Conflict: According to family members, a dispute broke out between 43-year-old Kamlesh and her 20-year-old daughter, Kajal, who was a computer science student. The reason for the argument remains unclear.
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The Impulse: Overwhelmed by the domestic strife, Kajal reportedly rushed out of the house in an emotional state, heading towards the nearby railway tracks.
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The Sacrifice: Her mother, Kamlesh, immediately gave chase in an attempt to pacify her and bring her home. As they reached the Delhi-Ambala rail line, the Jammu Mail Express (initially reported as the Shatabdi) was approaching at high speed.
๐ Double Fatality on Tracks Witnesses and railway officials reported that Kajal attempted to jump in front of the moving train.
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The Struggle: Kamlesh reached her just in time and tried to pull her away from the tracks. However, in the ensuing struggle to save her daughter, both women were struck by the locomotive.
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The Outcome: The impact was fatal for both. GRP (Government Railway Police) officials arrived at the scene shortly after the train driver alerted the station.
โ๏ธ Police Investigation The GRP Panipat team took custody of the bodies and shifted them to the Civil Hospital for post-mortem examination.
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Official Statement: “It is a deeply saddening case of domestic discord leading to a double tragedy. We have handed over the bodies to the family after the necessary legal formalities,” stated Rajesh Kumar, In-charge, GRP Panipat.
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Family Background: The victim’s father, Mahender, a mason by profession, was away at work in a nearby village when the incident occurred. Kajal was the third of four siblings.
This incident has once again highlighted the critical need for mental health awareness and conflict resolution support within families to prevent such impulsive and irreversible tragedies.
