The robbery took place in the early hours of February 11 on board a train near Shivamogga in Mysuru, South Western Railway (SWR) division. | Photo credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Two persons have been arrested for allegedly stealing the mobile phone of a passenger on board the Shivamogga-Yesvantpur Express.
The robbery took place in the early hours of February 11 on board a train near Shivamogga in Mysuru, South Western Railway (SWR) division.
According to the complaint, an unknown person entered the Yesvantpur bound train near Shivamogga Halt at around 12.20 pm. He allegedly threatened the complainant before forcibly snatching his mobile phone worth ₹17,000.
After taking the phone, the accused allegedly jumped from the moving train, according to Railway Protection Force (RPF), Mysuru Railway Division.
Based on the complaint, a case was registered by the Government Railway Police under Section 309 (4) and 3 (5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita (BNS). The investigation was launched jointly by the RPF and the GRP.
After persistent efforts, they arrested Parashuram alias Chingari, 29, a resident of Rajiv Gandhi Extension in Shivamogga on February 19. He managed to recover the stolen mobile phone.
Another accused, Mohammed Hussain, was subsequently tracked down and arrested on 24 February. The accused were produced before a court which sent them to judicial custody.
The RPF urged passengers to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to Railways Helpline 139.
Published – 26 Feb 2026 15:06 IST
