Instagram · May 20, 2026
Stone-Pelting Incident Near Shankarpur Railway Station Confirmed, Sparking Outrage and Panic
A stone-pelting incident targeting a moving train near Shankarpur Railway Station sparked outrage, causing passengers to panic during the attack.
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On May 14, 2026, a stone-pelting incident occurred near Shankarpur Railway Station in Jharkhand. The Purva Express was targeted by passengers from the delayed 07051 Charlapalli–Raxaul Special Train, which had been stuck at the station for over 90 minutes due to a technical malfunction and lack of water and pantry services.
This led to frustration among the stranded passengers, who then pelted stones at the passing Purva Express. The incident caused panic among the passengers of the Purva Express and sparked outrage, leading to concerns about railway security.
No injuries were reported on the Purva Express. The claims in the video's audio and visual text are consistent with multiple news reports from May 14-19, 2026, including The Bridge Chronicle, Free Press Journal, Newsblare, and India Rail Info. [1][2][3]