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Man commits suicide jumping before moving train in Tangail

December 5, 2023, 06:57 AM

Man commits suicide jumping before moving train in Tangail

News Desk

A man reportedly committed suicide by jumping in front of moving train at Mirzapur upazila in Tangail district on Monday afternoon.

The incident took place around 2pm in Bauar Kumarjani area under the upazila.

The deceased was identified as Nirupam Saha, 45, son of Nimai Rahar, a resident of Kot Bahuria village under the upazila.

According to the witnesses, Nirupam jumped in front of Dhaka-bound Chilahati Express train from Nilphamari. He died on the spot.

"Nirupam was mentally depressed for a while. He might have committed suicide after being failed to fight with his depression," said the deceased‍‍`s cousin, Jeus Kumar Saha.

Mirzapur Railway Station master Kamrul Islam said being informed by locals, police recovered the body and legal action  would be taken in this regard.