A 39-year-old mason from Delhi, identified as Deepak Yadav, was brutally beaten to death by a mob while traveling on a train to his home in Baghpat. The incident occurred on Friday night in a crowded general compartment of the Delhi-Saharanpur passenger train. The attack reportedly stemmed from a dispute over seating, escalating into a violent assault by a group of approximately 20 men, according to various news sources.

Yadav, a resident of Khekra in Baghpat district, was returning home to visit his wife and children for the weekend. According to reports, the altercation began when Yadav had a verbal argument with some fellow passengers regarding seat sharing. The situation quickly spiraled out of control as the argument turned violent, with the group of men attacking Yadav. The assault continued for nearly 10 kilometers as the train traveled, with the mob relentlessly beating him, resulting in severe head injuries.

A video of the horrific incident has surfaced on social media, showing a man being kicked and punched by several men in a packed train compartment, while some passengers attempted to intervene and stop the violence. As the train approached Khekra station, the suspects were seen jumping off one by one, making their escape.

After the train reached Khekra, Yadav was immediately taken to a community health center. However, he was declared dead upon arrival due to the severity of his injuries. The Government Railway Police (GRP) have registered a First Information Report (FIR) under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (murder) and have arrested five individuals in connection with the crime. Authorities have stated that efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the remaining suspects involved in the deadly assault, all of whom are believed to be from areas in and around the Baghpat district.

The SHO (GRP) Udham Singh Talan said, "This is a serious incident as the fight took place on a moving train from Delhi." The police have sent Yadav's body for post-mortem examination, and further investigations are ongoing.

Deepak Yadav worked in Delhi for about 15 years in a chandelier showroom located in Bhagirath Palace. He is survived by his wife, Savitri, and two children, as well as his sister and mother.

This incident has sparked outrage, raising concerns about safety and security on trains, particularly in general compartments where overcrowding is common. Some reports indicate a lack of railway security personnel during the incident, sparking questions regarding the negligence of railway authorities.