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News1822-01-2026, 10:23

Man Loses Leg in Mumbai Train Snatching Attempt; Accused Arrested

  • Ritesh Yerunkar, 30, lost his left leg after falling from a moving train at Ambernath railway station while resisting a mobile snatching attempt.
  • The incident occurred when Yerunkar, traveling from Thane to Badlapur, tried to retrieve his phone from snatcher Kailash Jadhav.
  • Yerunkar fell into the gap between the train and platform, sustaining severe injuries to his leg, head, and face, leading to amputation at KEM Hospital.
  • Accused Kailash Jadhav, 27, a drug addict, was arrested at Ambernath station by GRP and RPF while attempting to flee.
  • Jadhav confessed to the crime, stating he needed money for drugs; he faces charges including attempt to murder.

Why It Matters: A man lost his leg in a train mobile snatching incident in Mumbai, highlighting railway safety concerns.

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