Nigerian man dies after detention at Indian railway station
A Nigerian national died after being detained and questioned by Railway Protection Force officials at Surat Railway Station in India. The man, whose identity was not disclosed, was reportedly involved in an altercation with fellow passengers on the Golden Temple Express. He collapsed during questioning and was declared dead on arrival at a hospital. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
What happened
- The Nigerian national was detained at Surat Railway Station following an alleged altercation with passengers on a train from Mumbai to Delhi.
- Police said the incident began on August 17 after a passenger reported a fight involving the Nigerian and another passenger.
- The man allegedly sprayed a fire extinguisher at co-passengers during the altercation between Vapi and Surat stations.
- He collapsed during questioning at the RPF office and was taken to a hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival.
- A post-mortem examination was conducted on August 18, and authorities are awaiting the report as the investigation continues.
