Tragic Death of Mumbai Lecturer After Malad Railway Station Stabbing
A 32-year-old lecturer from a Vile Parle-based college, Alok Singh, tragically lost his life following a stabbing incident at Malad railway station on Saturday evening. According to his family members, Singh remained alive for nearly an hour after the attack, but critical delays in shifting him to a hospital may have cost him his life.
Incident Details and Alleged Procedural Delays
The violent altercation occurred around 5:40 PM at Malad station. After being stabbed, Singh was reportedly made to sit on the railway platform for approximately half an hour while Government Railway Police (GRP) officers carried out procedural formalities. Family members have strongly criticized this delay, claiming that immediate medical attention could have saved his life.
"He was alive for almost an hour. If my brother-in-law was admitted immediately to the hospital outside Malad railway station, he would have been alive today," stated Singh's relative, Sandeep Singh, expressing the family's anguish over the perceived negligence.
Transport to Hospital and Fatal Outcome
Following the completion of initial procedures, GRP personnel along with Singh's colleague transported him by local train to Borivali. He was admitted to Shatabdi Hospital, where medical professionals declared him dead at approximately 7:00 PM. Police reports indicate Singh sustained a severe six-inch-deep abdominal injury and was bleeding profusely.
During the incident, Singh's travelling companion briefly managed to apprehend the assailant, but the accused ultimately escaped from the scene. Relatives noted that bystanders did not intervene to help capture the perpetrator.
Family's Grievances and Police Response
Family members have alleged that despite being promptly informed about the stabbing, railway police took nearly thirty minutes to complete necessary formalities at the location before arranging for Singh's transfer. "The GRP police were informed and a railway police came but they took half an hour to complete the procedure of taking details about the incident," the family recounted.
Authorities later notified Singh's father, Sunil Singh, a retired teacher from a BMC-run school in Mumbai who was visiting his native village in Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. Sunil Singh subsequently informed his son-in-law in Mumbai, prompting family members to rush to the hospital.
Broader Implications for Public Safety
This tragic incident raises significant questions about emergency response protocols at crowded railway stations and the balance between procedural requirements and urgent medical needs. The case highlights ongoing concerns about passenger safety and the efficiency of law enforcement responses during critical situations on Mumbai's extensive local train network.
