Central Railway Person suspected of entering ladies coach in suburban train wearing a burqa has been apprehended

Central Railway Person suspected of entering ladies coach in suburban train wearing a burqa has been apprehended

The Person suspected of entering ladies coach in suburban train wearing a burqa has been apprehended.

On 06.02.2026, a male individual wearing a burqa was spotted travelling in the ladies? general compartment of Karjat Local train at Ghatkopar station. The individual alighted at Ghatkopar from the opposite side of the platform and fled from the spot.

Based on CCTV footages, the suspect was back traced and apprehended at Nashik.

The accused identified as, Altaf Hussain Shaikh aged 57 years is a resident of Nashik.

Enquires revealed that the accused is mentally ill and has been undergoing treatment (Psychotic mediation) at various hospitals since 2022.

The accused has been caught by the Government Railway Police and handed over to RPF Ghatkopar for further necessary action.

Central Railway appeals to male passengers not to board / travel in coaches earmarked for ladies. Offenders are liable for penalty and punishment under the Railway Act.

Central Railway also appeals passengers to report any such unusual incidents to the nearest on duty Railway personnel or on 139.