Guntur, June 15 -- A gang of thieves allegedly attempted a robbery aboard the Sarkar Express during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday (June 13-June 14) between Bapatla and Appikatla railway stations in Andhra Pradesh's Guntur district, police said.

According to officials, the incident took place during the midnight hours when the accused reportedly targeted passengers travelling in the S3 and S6 coaches of the train. The thieves allegedly stole bags belonging to passengers and attempted to flee with the stolen belongings.

The situation escalated when a woman passenger raised an alarm after the accused allegedly tried to snatch her gold chain. The alert prompted immediate action from Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel w...