Guwahati, March 9: A 43-year-old man from Assam died after allegedly falling from a running train in Balasore, police said on March 8.
The deceased has been identified as Niran Biswas, a resident of Chintagaon village in Udalguri district.
According to police, the incident occurred near Sabira railway station when he reportedly fell from a moving train.
Officials said Biswas was returning home from Tamil Nadu when the incident took place. Preliminary findings suggest that he may have fallen accidentally while the train was passing through the area.
Following the incident, his body was sent for post-mortem examination. After completion of legal formalities, the body was transported to his home in Assam by ambulance, police added.
Authorities said a case has been registered and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact circumstances leading to the fall.
