An untoward incident occurred in Hailakandi district today, where a senior citizen met an untimely death. According to reports, a retired employee from the Karimganj court was killed after being hit by a train. This incident has created a stir in the entire region. Following the incident, local residents informed the police, who arrived at the scene and recovered the body. While it is not yet clear under what circumstances the accident occurred, the police have treated it as a suspicious train accident and are continuing their investigation. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination. It is to be noted that road and rail accidents have increased in various parts of the state recently, which has raised concerns among the public regarding safety. The administration has advised people to exercise greater caution while traveling. The incident has cast a deep shadow of grief over the family members. To know the details of the incident, the police are recording statements from local residents and are also in contact with the railway department. Further legal action will be taken once the exact cause is determined.