Kaithal: 23-Year-Old Youth Killed After Being Hit by Train; Aadhaar Card Helps Police Identify Victim

July 20, 2026

Kaithal, Haryana: A 23-year-old man died after being hit by a train near the new railway station in Kaithal late Sunday night. The victim was identified through an Aadhaar card found in his pocket, police said.

Youth dies after train accident near Kaithal railway station

A youth was killed after being struck by a train near Bhagat Singh Colony, close to the new railway station on the Kurukshetra–Jind railway line.

The incident took place late at night, following which local residents gathered at the spot and alerted the Government Railway Police (GRP).

A GRP team reached the scene and shifted the body to the Civil Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

Victim identified through Aadhaar card

Investigating officer Head Constable Seema of the GRP said an Aadhaar card recovered from the deceased’s pocket helped establish his identity.

The victim was identified as Deepak (23), a resident of Kawartan village.

Police subsequently contacted his family and informed them about the incident.

Accidental death case registered

Police have recorded the statements of the victim’s family members and initiated proceedings under the provisions related to accidental death.

The post-mortem examination is scheduled to be conducted on Monday, after which the body will be handed over to the family.

Following the accident, the train remained halted at Kaithal railway station until the GRP completed the necessary legal formalities, leading to delays for passengers.