Indian Army Soldier Fatally Stabbed on Train After Dispute Over Blanket: NHRC Demands Investigation

Nov 07, 2025 02:15 pm CST

An Indian Army soldier, Jigar Chaudhary, was fatally stabbed on the Jammu Tawi-Sabarmati Express by coach attendant Zubair Memon following an argument over a blanket request. The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to railway authorities demanding a thorough investigation into the incident, citing serious human rights violations and seeking documentation about the attendant's employment history within two weeks.