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Camels Killed by Train in Rajasthan Tragedy
23 May
Summary
- Three camels were killed by a passenger train.
- The incident caused a 25-minute delay for the train.
- Locals criticize lack of wildlife safety measures.
In a distressing event near Sagra village, Jaisalmer district, three camels, Rajasthan's state animal, were killed on Friday night. The camels met their end after being struck by the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur passenger train while attempting to cross the railway tracks.
The impact was severe, with one camel becoming trapped beneath a train coach. This led to a significant delay of about 25 minutes as railway personnel worked to remove the animal's remains. The train was only permitted to continue its journey towards Jaisalmer after the track was cleared.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding wildlife safety. The Lathi region, bordered by forest land, is known for its large camel population. Despite previous occurrences of animals on railway tracks, locals feel neither railway authorities nor the administration have implemented sufficient safety measures to protect the wildlife.
