A tragic accident occurred in Patgram, Lalmonirhat, on Thursday morning (29 January), when 22-year-old Munna Mia lost his life after being struck by a train. According to railway authorities, the incident took place as Munna hurriedly attempted to board a local train arriving from Burimari before it had come to a complete stop.
Munna, the son of Khokon Mia, a local cloth merchant, resided in the Stationpara area of Ward No. 5, Patgram Municipality. Station Master Nur Alam of Patgram Railway Station confirmed that the young man suffered a fatal head injury as a result of the collision.
Eyewitnesses and railway officials reported that Munna had been standing beside the tracks at Patgram Railway Station at approximately 6:15 a.m., intending to travel to Lalmonirhat. The 456-numbered local train bound for Parbatipur, departing from Dinajpur, was entering the station at the time. Without waiting for the train to halt completely, Munna attempted to board, resulting in him being thrown onto the tracks by the train’s momentum. Emergency responders rushed him to Patgram Upazila Health Complex, where the duty doctor pronounced him dead.
Pradip Kumar Sarkar of Lalmonirhat Railway Police (GRP) stated, “A young man has died after being hit by a train. Forces have been deployed to the scene. Detailed information will be collected, and legal proceedings will follow once the preliminary report is completed.”
Incident Details
| Date & Time | Location | Train Information | Incident Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 January, 06:15am | Patgram Railway Station | 456 Parbatipur-bound local train | Munna attempted to board before train stopped; struck and thrown from train |
| Casualty | Patgram Upazila Health Complex | – | Suffered severe head injury; pronounced dead by duty doctor |
Locals describe Munna as a lively and energetic young man who, like many passengers, sometimes rushed to board the train at the last moment. Railway authorities emphasised the critical importance of waiting for a train to come to a complete stop before attempting to board, warning that such behaviour can have fatal consequences.
In response to the incident, Patgram Railway officials stated that measures would be increased at stations to prevent similar tragedies, including enhanced awareness campaigns and stricter monitoring of passengers. The incident has cast a pall of grief over the local community, with residents expressing deep sorrow at Munna’s untimely death.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident. This tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of hasty boarding and the need for vigilance on railway platforms.