A Mumbai court has directed that Chetan Singh Chaudhary, a former Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable, be moved to a mental health facility for evaluation. This decision follows reports from the Akola jail, where Chaudhary is currently held, indicating that he is showing signs of a mental health issue. Chaudhary is accused of a horrific crime last year: shooting and killing three Muslim passengers and a senior officer on a train. The court order, issued this week by Judge NL More, represents a key moment in this case.
Jail officials told the court that Chaudhary’s behavior suggested he needed a psychiatric assessment. These reports led the judge to order the evaluation at a mental health facility in Thane. The assessment will help doctors understand Chaudhary’s current condition and its possible effects on the upcoming trial. It’s important to remember that prior to this, there was a full police investigation and charges were filed against him. The entire incident sparked nationwide outrage, and it drew attention to the safety of passengers on public transportation.
The court official confirmed the order, emphasizing that the evaluation is critical to the case. This mental health assessment will provide much-needed information about Chaudhary’s mental state during the 2023 train shooting and now. This will greatly affect the legal proceedings going forward, so it is vital to gather this information. The case underscores the importance of addressing mental health concerns, especially in law enforcement and situations that involve public safety.