Drunk man kicks woman off moving train near Varkala

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a shocking incident reminiscent of the 2011 Soumya murder, a 19-year-old female passenger was kicked off a moving train near Varkala, allegedly by a 43-year-old man, who was drunk, resulting in the victim suffering critical head injuries. The suspect, Suresh Kumar of Panachamoodu, has been taken into custody.

Police sources said the injured has been identified as Sona, who reportedly belongs to Palode. She is currently under treatment at the Thiruvananthapuram medical college hospital (MCH).