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Senior citizen bitten by rat aboard Indian Railways train
A 78-year-old retired official was attacked by a rat while sleeping on a train traveling from Chandigarh to Indore, suffering injuries to his nose. The incident has renewed concerns about pest control and hygiene standards on Indian Railways.
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A retired government officer sustained injuries when a rat bit his nose while he slept aboard the Una-Indore Express, officials confirmed. The incident occurred during the journey from Chandigarh, with the passenger awakening due to pain and bleeding from the wound.
The victim, identified as H.P. Karan, 78, was immediately taken to Kokilaben Hospital upon the train's arrival in Indore. Medical staff administered preventive rabies vaccination as a precautionary measure following the rodent bite.
Family members of the passenger have lodged complaints regarding the presence of rats and poor sanitary conditions within the train compartments. The incidents underscore ongoing concerns about pest management and cleanliness standards across India's railway network.
In response to the complaint, Railway authorities acknowledged the issue and announced plans to conduct pest control operations afresh. The statement suggested a commitment to addressing hygiene concerns, though specific timelines for the measures were not immediately disclosed.
The incident adds to a series of complaints from passengers regarding rodent infestations on long-distance trains, prompting calls for enhanced sanitation protocols and regular pest management initiatives across railway services.