Rat Bites 78-Year-Old's Nose On Superfast Train

A shocking incident occurred on a Superfast train when a rat bit the nose of a 78-year-old retired officer, HK Karan, while he was sleeping in the First AC coach. The incident happened on train No. 19308, which was travelling from Una in Himachal Pradesh to Indore in Madhya Pradesh.

According to Karan's family, they had informed the on-board railway staff about the presence of a rat in the coach shortly after the journey began. However, despite their complaint, no pest control measures were taken, and the rat was able to bite Karan's nose while he was asleep around 10:30 pm.

The family immediately informed the railway staff after the incident, and upon arrival at the city railway station, they took Karan to Kokilaben Hospital, where doctors administered the first rabies injection. The railway has clarified that it conducts regular rat control measures, but it is possible that the rat entered the train at any railway station during the journey.

The incident has raised concerns about the cleanliness and maintenance of Indian Railways trains. This is not the first incident of its kind, as there have been previous reports of rats causing harm to passengers at the city airport and a government hospital. In one such incident, a passenger was bitten by a rat at the city airport, while in another incident, two newborns died after being gnawed by rats at a hospital.

The railway authorities have stated that they take regular measures to control rodents, but it seems that more needs to be done to prevent such incidents. The incident has sparked outrage and raised questions about the safety and cleanliness of public transportation in India.

The train was passing through the Agra Railway Division's jurisdiction when the incident occurred. The passenger received first aid following the incident, and the railway authorities are investigating the matter.

In a statement, Mukesh Kumar, PRO of Ratlam Division, said that the scheduled anti-rodent procedure had been carried out before the train departed from the city for Una. However, it is possible that the rat entered the coach at some point during the journey when a door was left open.

The incident highlights the need for improved cleanliness and maintenance of public transportation in India. It also raises concerns about the safety of passengers, particularly senior citizens and young children, who are more vulnerable to such incidents.

The Indian Railways has been gearing up to provide world-class services at railway stations and on running trains. However, incidents like this expose the current state of affairs and highlight the need for more to be done to improve the safety and cleanliness of public transportation.

In conclusion, the incident of a rat biting a senior citizen's nose on a Superfast train is a shocking and disturbing one. It highlights the need for improved cleanliness and maintenance of public transportation in India and raises concerns about the safety of passengers. The railway authorities must take immediate action to prevent such incidents in the future.