Five Runaway Minors Reunited with Parents After Rescue on Matsyagandha Express

Five minors who had been missing for an unknown period were discovered aboard the Matsyagandha Express during its journey between Mangalore and Mangaluru. Railway police, alerted by the train crew, located the children at the Udupi halt and safely escorted them to the station authorities.

The incident unfolded when passengers noticed a group of young boys seated irregularly in a crowded coach. The train crew promptly reported the matter to the station security, which coordinated with the local police to confirm that the children had run away and were unaware of their parents’ whereabouts. Efforts to trace the boys led to their swift recovery and a heart‑warming reunion with family members at the next stop.

This rescue underscores the importance of vigilance on Indian Railways and highlights the effective cooperation between railway staff and police forces in safeguarding vulnerable passengers. Source: Google News – Udupi.