18 robbed by 'zeharkhurans' on Patna bound train

Varanasi, Aug 17 (UNI) About 18 passengers aboard the New Delhi-Patna Jansadharan Express were drugged and robbed by a 'zeharkhurani' gang between Kanpur and Allahabad railway stations early today.

Government Railway Police (GRP) sources at Mughalsarai railway station in the neighbouring Chandauli district said here 18 passengers were drugged and robbed of cash and valuables by zeharkhurans.

The matter came to light when the train reached Mughalsarai at 0345 hrs, sources said, adding all the victims have been admitted to the divisional railway hospital, Mughalsarai.

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