Assam Woman Suffers Suffocation Due to Overcrowding in Reserved Train Coach
A disturbing incident aboard an Assam-bound train has sparked outrage after an Assam woman, identified as Dimpi Sarma, fell seriously ill from suffocation when a large number of unreserved passengers entered and overcrowded a reserved sleeper coach.
The situation escalated when Guwahati-based content creator Anaya Sah, who was accompanying Dimpi, recorded videos from inside the train, appealing for immediate assistance from railway authorities. The videos quickly went viral, triggering public concern and renewed discussions about railway safety and overcrowding issues.
Overcrowding Led to Breathing Difficulties
According to Anaya Sah, the coach became dangerously crowded within minutes, leaving passengers with no breathing space. Dimpi reportedly experienced dizziness, chest heaviness, and breathlessness, which worsened due to the severe lack of ventilation.
Despite repeated requests from reserved passengers, unreserved travellers allegedly refused to vacate the coach, highlighting persistent enforcement issues within Indian Railways.
Viral Appeal for Help Gains Momentum
Anaya’s videos, showing the alarming state of the overcrowded coach, drew widespread attention on social media platforms. Viewers expressed concern over passenger safety and urged railway officials to take strict action against unauthorised entry into reserved compartments.
The incident has revived the long-standing debate on:
Poor crowd management
Lack of security personnel on long-distance routes
Frequent violation of reserved coach rules
Inadequate infrastructure to handle peak-season travel
Railway System Under Scrutiny
Experts argue that the absence of strict monitoring allows such incidents to recur, endangering the safety of women, senior citizens, and families who book reserved seats expecting secure travel conditions.
Passenger-rights activists have demanded:
Compulsory checking of tickets before coach entry
Deployment of RPF staff in sensitive sections
Penalty reinforcement for unauthorised entry
Better coordination during festive and rush seasons
FAQs
1. Who is the woman who fell sick on the train?
The woman has been identified as Dimpi Sarma from Assam.
2. Who shared the viral video of the incident?
Guwahati-based content creator Anaya Sah recorded and shared the videos appealing for urgent assistance.
3. Why did the woman experience suffocation?
The suffocation occurred because unreserved passengers overcrowded a reserved sleeper coach, leading to poor ventilation and excessive crowd density.
4. Did railway authorities respond?
As per the viral clips, passengers were still waiting for help during the recording. Official responses are awaited or under verification.
5. Why do such incidents keep happening?
Frequent crowding, inadequate enforcement, and insufficient security checks contribute to repeated entry of unreserved travelers into reserved compartments.
source credit : India Today Trending Desk
Published on : 24TH November
Published by : SARANYA
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