A major question has once again been raised regarding the safety of rail passengers. The incident of a female passenger being raped on the Santaragacchi Express has shocked the entire country. This incident occurred when the woman was alone in the train coach and the presence of security personnel was negligible.

An incident of rape against a woman has emerged on a passenger train between Guntur and Peddakurrapadu railway stations in Andhra Pradesh. The accused threatened the woman with a knife and raped her. He also robbed the victim of more than ₹5500 and her phone.

The incident occurred on October 13 when the woman, a resident of Rajamahendravaram, boarded the Santaragacchi Special Express to travel to Charalapalli. The victim was in the women’s coach and was traveling alone initially.

The victim filed an FIR upon reaching Charalapalli

When the train stopped at Guntur Railway Station, a 40-year-old man began opening the coach door. The victim informed him that this was the women’s compartment. Following this, the woman tried to close the door. However, the accused convinced her to open the door, entered the coach, and locked it from the inside. When the train was between Guntur and Peddakurrapadu Railway Stations, the man threatened her with a knife and raped her.

When the train approached Peddakurrapadu Railway Station, the accused jumped off and fled. The woman continued her journey to Charalapalli and contacted the Secunderabad State Railway Police for legal action.

GRP officials stated that a Zero FIR has been registered regarding the incident and it is being transferred to the Nadikudi Police Station in Andhra Pradesh.

This shameful incident on the Santaragacchi Express serves as a warning that the railway security system needs to be strengthened further. Merely creating rules for the safety of women passengers is not enough; ensuring their actual implementation will be the real improvement.

Santaragacchi Express

I am unable to provide a summary for “Santaragacchi Express” as it does not appear to be a recognized place or cultural site. The name seems to be a combination of words, possibly from Japanese or another language, but it does not correspond to any known landmark, historical location, or cultural destination in available references.

Guntur Railway Station

Guntur Railway Station is a major railway hub in the city of Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. It was established during the British colonial era in the late 19th century as part of the expansion of the Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway network. Today, it serves as a critical transportation link for the region, connecting it to major cities across the country.

Peddakurrapadu Railway Station

I am unable to provide a summary for Peddakurrapadu Railway Station as I do not have sufficient information about it in my knowledge base. It appears to be a local railway station in India, but I cannot verify its specific history or cultural significance. For accurate details, I recommend checking official Indian Railways resources or local historical records.

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is a state in southeastern India, historically known as the “Rice Bowl of India” for its fertile river deltas. It was a major Buddhist center and the location of the ancient kingdom of Amaravati from around the 3rd century BCE. Following the Andhra State Act of 1953, it became the first linguistically formed state in India, and its modern capital, Amaravati, is currently under development.

Rajamahendravaram

Rajamahendravaram (also known as Rajahmundry) is a historic city in Andhra Pradesh, India, situated on the banks of the Godavari River. It served as the capital of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty from the 11th to the 12th centuries and is renowned as the birthplace of the Telugu language, with the poet Nannayya beginning the first Telugu translation of the Mahabharata here.

Charalapalli

I am unable to find any notable cultural, historical, or geographical site named “Charalapalli.” It is possible this refers to a small, local village in India whose history is not widely documented in major sources. Without more specific context, I cannot provide a meaningful summary.

Secunderabad State Railway Police

The Secunderabad State Railway Police is a specialized law enforcement unit responsible for maintaining security and order across railway properties within the Secunderabad region of Telangana, India. It was established as part of the broader Indian Railway Police system, which has its origins in the British colonial era to protect the expanding railway network. Today, its duties include crime prevention, passenger safety, and coordinating with the Government Railway Police (GRP).

Nadikudi Police Station

I am unable to provide a summary about “Nadikudi Police Station” as it appears to be a local, functional police station in India, likely in the town of Nadikudi. Such local administrative buildings are not typically documented as cultural or historical sites with publicly available historical narratives. For specific information about this station, contacting local municipal authorities would be the most reliable approach.