Around a dozen train robbers committed dacoity in 18309 Up Sambalpur Jammu Tawai express train coach S 9, between Latehar and Barwadeeh railway stations under the Dhanbad division of the East Central Railway last night.
Eight passengers were hurt. Two were given stitches. One had a finger cut. The train robbers assaulted them with the butt of the country made katta.
One fire was also shot by the train robbers in the gallery of the coach S 9 said the RPF inspector incharge Banarsi Yadav. The empty cartridge has been found by the RPF.