Armed dacoits rob train passengers

Varanasi, Mar 1 (UNI) Armed dacoits assaulted and robbed passengers of a Sicundarabad-bound train near Dhina railway station of neighbouring Chandauli district early today.

Government railway police sources said here at least six armed dacoits boarded S-8 and S-9 reserved compartments of the Patna-Sicundarabad Express at Buxar railway station in Bihar.

As the train left for Mughalsarai station, the dacoits started attacking the passengers and robbed them of their valuables.

Passengers, who tried to resist, were beaten with the pistol butts. After committing the crime, the dacoits deboarded the train near Karmanasa river.

The matter came to light, when the train reached Mughalsarai railway station in Chandauli district. A case has been registered and investigations were on.

UNI