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Foreigner Dies During Police Probe After Train Altercation
The foreign national was involved in a brawl on the Golden Temple Express and later died during questioning at Surat station.
A foreign national traveling on the Golden Temple Express from Mumbai's Bandra Terminus to Delhi died while being questioned by police at Surat station. The incident took place after the individual allegedly sprayed a fire extinguisher during a brawl with fellow passengers, which prompted others to report the situation to the railway helpline.
According to reports, after the train left Vapi station, the foreigner argued with other passengers over standing near the coach door. Following the altercation, he was deboarded at Surat station for police questioning as a preliminary measure.
Local authorities, including the Government Railway Police (GRP), have initiated a custodial death investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the man's death. Police said that investigations are ongoing to clarify the events that led to this incident, as the foreign national died in police custody.