FARIDPUR, April 1, 2026 (BSS) - Twin children were tragically killed when a 
train struck them at Lakhandia Rail Gate in Madhukhali upazila of the 
district on Wednesday afternoon.

The accident occurred around 1:30 pm. The deceased twins, aged four, are the 
sons of Akash Sheikh of Lakhandia village.

Eyewitnesses said a train departing from Rajbari around 1:30 pm hit the 
children near the Lakhandia Rail Gate. The twins were thrown at least 50 
yards from the impact site and died instantly.

Locals said that accidents frequently occur in the area due to illegal 
structures on both sides of the rail crossing and a lack of proper safety 
measures. 

Following the tragedy, residents staged protests demanding the installation 
of a formal rail gate and employment of staff to monitor it. They briefly 
blocked the railway line during the demonstration.

Azam Khan, assistant superintendent of Police of Madhukhali Circle, said 
police arrived promptly to calm the situation. When the train returned from 
Bhatiapara around 4:45 pm, protesters again blocked it.

The train was allowed to proceed after authorities assured that discussions 
would be initiated with senior railway officials regarding the installation 
of a proper gate in the area.

Authorities have called for increased safety measures at the Lakhandia Rail 
Crossing to prevent similar accidents in the future.