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Emergency chain pulled but train kept moving after a child fell reports spark outrage in West Bengal

Politics
Published on 27 April 2026
Emergency chain pulled but train kept moving after a child fell reports spark outrage in West Bengal

Passengers pulled the chain repeatedly as train traveled

A video circulating online shows a tragic incident on the Jalpaiguri Ramnagar route in West Bengal, where a young boy allegedly fell from a moving train. Passengers reportedly pulled the emergency chain and contacted railway officials, but the train continued for another 10 to 15 kilometers, sparking public outrage and calls for accountability.

  • A child reportedly fell from a moving train in West Bengal
  • Passengers pulled the emergency chain multiple times
  • Despite warnings, the train reportedly continued 10 to 15 km
  • The incident has triggered widespread outrage online
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