Thane: 22-year-old army aspirant run over by train in Mumbra

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A 22-year-old army aspirant who had come to Thane for an interview under the 'Agnipath' scheme died after being run over by a train at Mumbra railway station.

The incident took place around 11 am on Wednesday.

"Rameshwar Deore, a resident of Dhule district, had visited Mumbra where interviews are underway for the recruitment of 'Agniveers' under the scheme," a police official from Thane railway police station said.

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"Deore was run over by a speeding train," the official added.

Deore was rushed to the Thane Civil Hospital. "Doctors at the hospital declared him brought dead," the police said, adding that they have registered a case of accidental death.

(with inputs from PTI)