Burdwan, Nov. 14 -- A woman and her 12-year-old daughter were killed after being hit by a train while returning home following Bhai Phonta celebrations in East Burdwan on Friday.
The accident occurred in the morning near the platforms of Khana Junction on the Burdwan-Asansol section of Eastern Railway.
The deceased were identified as Pooja Das (30) and her daughter Pallavi (12), residents of Krishnabati village under Mangalkot police station in Katwa, East Burdwan.
According to family members, Pooja had visited her parental home in Khana village, under Galsi police station, with her daughter to celebrate Bhai Phonta with her brother. The village is located close to the railway station.
On Friday morning, the two were returning to Pooja'...