Four passengers lost their lives after falling from an overcrowded local train between Mumbra and Diva — a tragedy that once again highlights the same lethal combination: excessive crowding, a sharp curve, and chronic infrastructure failure. “These were not reckless passengers. They were ordinary citizens — commuters, students, workers — forced into unsafe conditions every day due to the continued negligence and lack of reform by Indian Railways,” said Deepak Dubey, who lost his brother Avadhesh in 2024 at the same spot.

“On April 23, 2024, our family lost Avadhesh Rajesh Dubey — a 25-year-old MBA student from IIT Patna and a promising healthcare IT professional. He was simply commuting to work that morning when he fell victim to this broken system. His body was recovered, but his wallet, official bag, 5G phone, ID cards, and railway pass were never found. There has been no official update, no investigation, no closure, and no justice — only silence,” Dubey told mid-day.

“A brilliant young life full of potential has been reduced to a file number — forgotten by the very system that failed to protect him.” “Avadhesh was more than a commuter. He was a son, a brother, a dreamer, and a future leader — just like the four others lost this week, and the hundreds before them. Every day, more families are pushed into grief and helplessness. Yet, there is no urgency, no ownership, no remorse from those in charge,” he said.