A mother in Uttar Pradesh died after pushing her son away from an approaching train. The son had rushed onto the railway tracks following an argument over money for alcohol and attempted suicide. He was hospitalized in Varanasi for treatment.
WHO:The mother and her son
WHAT:A mother pushed her son away from an approaching train, but she was killed; the son was injured and hospitalized.
WHEN:Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 2:05 AM ET
WHERE:Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
WHY:The son had attempted suicide after an argument over money for alcohol.
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