According to sources, the incident took place late on Saturday night when the train was running between Latehar and Daltonganj stations.

Over 12 robbers armed with guns and other weapons stormed the S-9 coach of the express train and looted many passengers at gunpoint.

The miscreants took away gold ornaments worth lakhs of rupees, cash, and other valuables from the passengers. Some passengers also sustained grievous injuries after being attacked by the robbers.

The passengers created a ruckus after the train reached Daltonganj station and raised questions over the security arrangements. Tension prevailed at the station for some time. The train halted there for nearly two hours and left after the injured passengers were provided with first aid.

Passengers alleged that the incident took place because of the carelessness on the part of the RPF personnel.

The victim was identified as Rabi Narayan Mohapatra (22), a resident of Banki.

According to the sources, Rabi booked an auto-rikshaw after de-boarding Purushottam Express at Bhubaneswar railway station. It is being suspected that the auto driver offered him tea aced with sleeping pills as they were travelling towards Kalinga Vihar. He then looted Rs 17,000 in cash, a gold ring and chain, wrist watch and other belongings. Some people, who came to the park this morning, spotted him and informed his family around 7 am and police. Some of his relatives, who stay in Bhubaneswar, arrived at the spot after receiving the call.

A team of local police also reached the spot and rescued the youth, who was then rushed to Capital Hospital for treatment.

A case has been registered at Airfield police station and investigation into the matter is underway.