SDPI Raises Serious Questions Over Bareilly Train Incident: “Maulana Tausif Raza’s Death Is Not an Accident, Reveal the Truth”
Demand for Impartial Probe Intensifies

Lucknow | May 1, 2026

The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), Uttar Pradesh, has expressed deep concern and outrage over the suspicious death of Maulana Tausif Raza Mazhari near Bareilly Cantt Railway Station on April 26–27, 2026. According to the party, Maulana Tausif Raza Mazhari (30), a resident of Kishanganj (Thakurganj), Bihar, and a teacher at a madrasa in Siwan, was returning home after attending the religious event “Urs-e-Taj-ush-Sharia” in Bareilly when he died after falling from a moving train under suspicious circumstances.
In its official statement, SDPI said that the allegations made by the family members are extremely serious. According to them, shortly before the incident, Maulana informed his wife over the phone that some unidentified individuals, allegedly intoxicated, were assaulting him in the train and accusing him of being a “thief.” The family also claims that they witnessed the assault through a video call. They have further alleged that he was targeted due to his religious identity (beard and cap) and was later pushed off the moving train, leading to his death.

On the other hand, the local police and railway authorities have termed the incident as an accident in their preliminary investigation, suggesting that due to extreme heat, the deceased may have been sleeping near a window and lost balance, resulting in the fatal fall. SDPI has pointed out that there is a serious contradiction between the two versions, making the case highly suspicious.

The party emphasized that this is not merely an individual death but a serious issue concerning passenger safety, law and order, and social harmony. In its letter to the Hon’ble Railway Minister, Government of India, SDPI has demanded a high-level and impartial investigation by an independent agency or a Special Investigation Team (SIT). It has also called for a detailed inquiry involving passengers, TTE, and railway staff present in the coach, preservation and examination of CCTV footage, forensic analysis of call detail records (CDR) and video evidence, and public disclosure of the postmortem report.

SDPI has clearly stated that declaring the case as an “accident” before the completion of a thorough investigation would be unjust. If any criminal conspiracy or negligence is found, strict legal action must be taken against those responsible.

The party further stated that such incidents create fear and insecurity among the general public, and it is the responsibility of the government and railway authorities to ensure a transparent and fair investigation so that justice is delivered and public confidence is maintained.

SDPI Uttar Pradesh State General Secretary Mohammad Nadeem has demanded immediate intervention in the matter, stating, “The truth must come out and the guilty must be punished at any cost.” He also confirmed that a formal memorandum has been submitted to the Railway Minister in this regard.

Copies of the memorandum have also been sent to the National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi; National Commission for Minorities, New Delhi; Deputy Inspector General (Government Railway Police), Uttar Pradesh; and Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Moradabad.

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Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI)
Uttar Pradesh