Child hurt as Sutlej Express pelted with stones near Ludhiana
A few other passengers suffer minor injuries
The child was given first aid at city railway station before being taken to hospital. Photo for representation
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Miscreants pelted Sutlej Express with stones at Baddowal, 10 km from the Ludhiana railway station, on Thursday night.
It led to a head injury to a four-year-old boy.
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The boy, Prince, was taken to civil hospital here, where he was referred to PGI Chandigarh.
A few other passengers reportedly suffered minor injuries.
The child was given first aid at city railway station before being taken to hospital.
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Prince's mother Savita said they boarded the Sutlej Express from Ganganagar for Ludhiana. As the train reached near Baddowal in Ludhiana, stone-pelting started and a stone hit his son’s head. Two other passengers sitting nearby were also hit, she said.
Meanwhile, the railway authorities have started an investigation to identify the suspects.
A few days ago, miscreants had pelted Vande Bharat with stones at Khanna.
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