TTE pushed to death from running train by migrant worker

V. Vinod, the TTE , who was pushed to death from a running train in Thrissur. | Photo Credit: SPL

A travelling ticket examiner (TTE) died after he was pushed from a running train by a passenger in Thrissur on Tuesday night.

V. Vinod, the TTE, was pushed from the Ernakulam-Patna train by Rajanikanth, a differently abled migrant worker from Odisha.

The untoward incident happened at Velappaya, between Mulangunnathukavu and Wadakkanchery railway stations.

It is reported that there were many migrant workers travelling on the train. Mr. Vinod was checking tickets. Rajanikanth, who allegedly did not have a ticket, had an argument with the TTE, who asked him to get down in the next station. He reportedly pushed Mr. Vinod from the running train during the dispute.

Other passengers alerted the police. Rajanikanth has been taken into custody by the Palakkad Railway Police. He will be handed over to the Thrissur police.

The body of the TTE will be shifted to Thrissur Government Medical College Hospital.