A man was killed and 10 others were injured as seven bogies of a train derailed at Bankharia near Gazipur Railway Station early today (December 13).

The deceased was identified as Aslam Hossain, 35, a poultry businessman from Gafargaon upazila of Mymensingh.

Joydevpur Railway Police Station sub-inspector Shahidullah Hero confirmed the matter.

Train communication between Joydebpur and Mymensingh remained suspended following the derailment, Shahidullah said.

Police are investigating whether it is an accident or an act of sabotage, he added. 

Police and local people said that the incident occurred as miscreants cut off the rail tracks. 

BDST: 1050 HRS, DEC 13, 2023
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