Digital Communication Manager Disappears from Train Near Muri Junction

In a perplexing incident, Devpalik Gupta, a 31-year-old digital communication manager for Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party, has gone missing from the Janshatabdi Express while traveling from Ranchi to Patna on Monday. Gupta, originally from Kushinagar district in Uttar Pradesh, was last seen around 2:35 PM after informing his friends that he would head to the pantry car for refreshments.

Gupta's colleagues, including his friend Gautam Kumar, reported that after he did not return from the pantry car, they searched the train extensively. They initially checked the pantry car adjacent to their coach and then proceeded to explore other coaches, but Gupta was nowhere to be found. The train made its first stop at Muri Junction, where they promptly reported his disappearance to the Government Railway Police.

Sanjeev Singh, the RPF Inspector at Muri Junction, confirmed that they are analyzing CCTV footage from the station. Preliminary findings indicate that Gupta did not exit the train at Muri, and his mobile phone has been switched off, adding to the mystery of his disappearance. The authorities are actively investigating the situation to ascertain his whereabouts.

A joint task force comprising local police and Railway Protection Force personnel has been established to search for Gupta. The incident has raised concerns among passengers and officials alike, prompting discussions about safety measures on trains.

As the investigation unfolds, authorities are urging anyone with information about Gupta's whereabouts to come forward. The case has garnered attention, and updates are expected as the search continues, with a focus on ensuring passenger safety and addressing any potential lapses in security protocols on trains.