Himgiri Express passengers robbed near Ara

Criminals looted cash, jewellery, and other valuables from a wedding party on the AC coach of Howrah-Jammu Tawi Himgiri Express (12331) between Ara and Buxar railway stations. A video of the incident went viral on social media. The GRP unit at Ara and the RPF unit at Buxar received separate complaints from passengers. The criminals boarded the train at Patna Junction and entered the B2 coach. They assaulted passengers with iron chains and deboarded the train between Bihiya and Buxar stations. The investigation is ongoing.