Robbers barge into Rayalaseema Express train in Andhra Pradesh, loot gold from passengers

NEW DELHI: Unidentified miscreants carried out a robbery on the Rayalaseema Express while it was halted at an outer signal near Gooty Railway Junction in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district late Monday night, police said.

The incident occurred around midnight whilst the train was travelling from Nizamabad to Tirupati.

Government Railway Police (GRP) Inspector Asharivadam reported that the thieves targeted six passengers during the robbery.

The perpetrators entered the stationary train, intimidated the passengers and stole gold jewellery weighing about 160 grams.

"A zero FIR has been registered in Tirupati and forwarded to Gooty Railway Station for detailed investigation," Inspector Asharivadam said.

The inspector noted that the identity of the robbers remains unknown and the investigation continues.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• Robbery took place on Rayalaseema Express near Gooty Railway Junction late Monday night.
• Train was halted at an outer signal when miscreants entered and looted passengers.
• Six passengers were targeted; gold jewellery weighing 160 grams was stolen.
• Government Railway Police registered a zero FIR and forwarded it for investigation.
• Robbers remain unidentified as police continue the investigation into the midnight heist.