‘Train Killer’ Caught in 36 Hours: Retired Soldier Arrested After Three Shocking Murders

Brief By Newsbrief / 10:20 AM on 12 May 2026

A retired Army personnel has been arrested for allegedly carrying out three murders within just 36 hours, sending shockwaves across multiple states. The accused, identified as Gurpreet Singh alias Virendra, was detained by Uttar Pradesh Police after investigators linked him to a chilling series of killings aboard trains and inside a hospital. Authorities claim the suspect murdered three victims at close range, including a passenger travelling with his wife and a woman admitted to a private hospital. One of the incidents reportedly occurred aboard the Jammu Tawi Express near Bihar’s Mughalsarai region, where a passenger was fatally shot while returning from the restroom. Police recovered firearms from the accused and are investigating whether psychological issues or another motive triggered the killings. Officials ruled out robbery as the primary reason, saying valuables remained untouched. Investigators continue questioning the accused to uncover the full sequence of events.