Stone thrown at train with RSS chief, no injuries

A stone was thrown at a train carrying Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday evening, damaging a window but causing no injuries. The incident occurred as the Lucknow-Delhi Swarna Shatabdi Express was passing through Firozabad district.

According to railway and police officials, the stone struck the window of the Executive Class coach E1 around 7:15 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. on June 11, while the train was on the stretch between Makkhanpur and Firozabad stations. Bhagwat was traveling in the same coach but was seated on the opposite side from where the impact occurred, near berths 39-40, and was unharmed. Officials confirmed that only the outer glass pane was damaged, with no breach into the compartment.

The train did not stop immediately but was halted for inspection at Tundla Junction, where it arrived at approximately 7:34 p.m. Personnel from the Railway Protection Force and Government Railway Police boarded to assess the coach and ensure passenger safety. After confirmation that there was no immediate risk, the train resumed its journey to New Delhi at about 7:41 p.m.

A joint investigation is underway. Firozabad Senior Superintendent of...