Stabbed, but left waiting: Mumbai teacher lived an hour after Malad train attack

Alok Singh, a 32-year-old professor of a Vile Parle-based college, who was allegedly stabbed during an altercation at Malad railway station on Saturday night, remained alive for nearly an hour after the attack, according to his family.

The incident occurred around 5:40 p.m. After being stabbed, Singh was forced to sit on the railway platform for about half an hour while the railway police carried out procedural formalities. “He was alive for almost an hour. If my brother-in-law had been immediately admitted to the hospital outside Malad railway station, he would have been alive today,” said Sandeep Singh, Singh’s relative.

After initial procedures, the Government Railway Police (GRP), along with Singh’s colleague, took him to Borivali, where he was admitted to Shatabdi Hospital. He was pronounced dead around 7 p.m.

Police said Singh had suffered a six-inch-deep wound to his abdomen and was bleeding profusely. His colleague, who was traveling with him at the time of the incident, briefly caught the accused, but he managed to flee the scene. “The passers-by did not help catch the culprit,” said a relative.

Anil Kumar Singh (center), 58, father of Malad station stabbing victim Alok Kumar Singh, waits to collect his son’s body at the Shri Harilal Bhagwati Municipal Hospital in Mumbai on January 25, 2026. (Quick photo by Sankhadeep Banerjee)

The family members alleged that despite being informed quickly, it took almost half an hour for the railway police to complete the formalities at the spot before shifting Singh. “The GRP police were informed and a railway police came, but it took them half an hour to complete the procedure to take details about the incident,” the family said.

Singh was eventually transported by train to Borivali and admitted to Shatabdi Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.

Police later informed Singh’s father, Sunil Singh, a retired teacher from a BMC-run school in Mumbai who is currently in his native village in Uttar Pradesh’s Jaunpur district. Sunil Singh then informed his son-in-law in Mumbai, following which the family members rushed to the hospital.

Manish Kumar Pathak is a dedicated journalist who reports for The Indian Express from Mumbai. His work demonstrates substantial experience and authority in the complex field of crime reporting, with a strong focus on law enforcement, fraud and cybersecurity challenges facing the metropolitan region. Experience and affiliation with authorities: Reporting for the nationally recognized newspaper, The Indian Express, giving its content high reliability. Geographic Focus: Provides comprehensive and core coverage of breaking news and investigative matters in Mumbai and surrounding regions (e.g. Thane, Vasai). Central Authority: Its portfolio of reports highlights deep expertise in crucial topics, including: Cyber and Financial Crimes: Extensive coverage of sophisticated scams, including cases involving high-value cyber fraud, stock market manipulation scams, and fraudsters using government figures to gain trust. Law Enforcement and Investigation: Reports directly on major police actions including arrests made by the Economic Offenses Wing (EOW) in fraud cases (e.g. MHADA flat scams) and detailed coverage of murder and kidnapping investigations. Major Incidents and Public Safety: Covers major incidents such as building collapses, traffic accidents, and public safety issues such as theft at large public events. Defense and Maritime: Also covers key updates on the Indian Navy, including commissioning of new ships and strategic defense announcements. Manish Kumar Pathak’s constant focus on crime, fraud and the functioning of the Mumbai police system makes him a trusted and authoritative source of critical news in Western India. …Read more

Stay up to date with the latest – click here to follow us on Instagram

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply