A man dies instantly after being struck by a speeding train near DAV Heart railway station in Jalandhar, with CCTV footage showing him walking along a path beside the tracks while using a mobile phone. Reports say the incident occurs around August 1 near the DAV Heart railway station, after the man allegedly remained distracted by a phone call and did not notice the approaching train. The CCTV video circulating online shows him continuing toward the track area as the train comes in at high speed.
Bystanders reportedly shout to warn him, but he does not appear to respond, according to accounts referenced by outlets. The deceased is identified as Sukhwinder Kumar, also known as Tinku, a vegetable vendor from Vijaypur in Jammu who had been living in Jalandhar for several years. Police say they reach the spot shortly after the accident, take custody of the body, and send it for a post-mortem examination. Authorities indicate further legal action will follow after statements are recorded from the victim’s family. The incident also draws renewed attention online to hazards of using mobile phones near railway tracks.