Balod Train Suicide: Couple Found Dead on Tracks in Daundi

A 23-year-old man and a Class 10 student allegedly died by suicide on the Dalli Rajhara-Antagarh rail route; police probe ongoing.

A tragic incident came to light in the early hours of Wednesday in Chhattisgarh’s Balod district, where a young man and a teenage girl allegedly died by suicide after jumping before a moving train. The incident took place around 3:30 AM on the Dalli Rajhara-Antagarh rail section, specifically near the Salhaitola stoppage under the jurisdiction of the Daundi police station.

The victims have been identified as Jiteshwar Taram, 23, a resident of Kumhalori village, and Lileshwari Uike, 17, a Class 10 student hailing from Salhe village. According to initial reports, the duo reached the tracks on a motorcycle before the passenger train (78823) approached the spot.

Gruesome Scene at the Stoppage

The impact of the collision was so severe that it resulted in the immediate death of both individuals. Local railway officials stated that the loco pilot of the passenger train alerted the Railway Protection Force (RPF) immediately after the incident.

When the police and RPF teams reached the spot at daybreak, they found the bodies in a severely mutilated state. One of the victims’ limbs and head had been severed due to the force of the engine. A motorcycle, bearing registration number CG 07 LU 9886 and belonging to Taram, was recovered a short distance away from the tracks.

Girl Reported Missing Earlier

Sources familiar with the matter revealed that the two had been in a relationship for some time. Lileshwari had reportedly gone missing from her home on Tuesday evening. Concerned over her absence, her family members had approached the Daundi police station to file a missing person’s report.

While the police were initiating a search, the news of the bodies being discovered on the tracks reached the station. The families were subsequently informed and arrived at the site to identify the deceased.

Police Investigation Underway

Daundi Police Station In-charge, Uma Thakur, confirmed that a case has been registered and an investigation is currently active. "From the preliminary evidence at the site, it appears to be a case of suicide. However, we are not ruling out any possibilities and are investigating the matter from all angles," Thakur said.

The bodies have been shifted to the district hospital for a post-mortem examination. While the locals suspect the extreme step was taken due to personal or family issues regarding their relationship, the police stated that no suicide note has been recovered so far.

Gloom Descends on Kumhalori

The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community. In Kumhalori and Salhe, neighbors described the news as a sudden tragedy that has left two families devastated. Friends of Taram mentioned that there were no immediate signs of distress in his recent behavior, though he had been seen frequently with the girl over the past few months.

Next Steps in the Probe

Authorities are currently scanning call records of both the victims to establish a timeline of events leading up to the early morning hours of May 6. Statements from the family members are also being recorded to understand if there was any immediate provocation or pressure that led to the incident.

Railway operations on the Dalli Rajhara-Antagarh route were briefly affected as the site was cleared, but services resumed shortly after the bodies were moved for forensic analysis.