Woman, Three Daughters Killed After Being Hit by Train in Barabanki

Circle Officer (City) Aftab Alam said police from Kotwali Nagar police station reached the spot after receiving information about the incident.

The deceased were identified as Kiran Devi Pal, 39, and her daughters Kanika Pal, Anushka Pal and Kavya Pal. Kanika and Anushka were around seven years old, while Kavya was about five. Reports said the woman’s eldest daughter was not present at the time.

Police said Kiran Devi had reportedly been undergoing medical treatment and had been experiencing distress linked to prolonged illness and physical weakness. Investigators are examining all possible circumstances surrounding the deaths rather than drawing a final conclusion at this stage.

The inquest proceedings have been completed and the bodies were sent for post-mortem examinations. Police said further legal action is being carried out in coordination with the Government Railway Police and railway authorities.

The investigation remains underway.