Bihar Thief's Train Hangout: He Dangles Outside As Passengers Hold Arms

A man trying to snatch a mobile phone from a train passenger through the window ended up on quite a ride -- dangling outside, apologising, as passengers pulled his arms in, helping him live, but also chastising him. The September 14 video is from Bihar, where snatchings through train windows are reported routinely. This train was nearing the end of its journey from Begusarai to Khagaria when the man tried his hand near Sahebpur Kamal station. But an alert passenger grabbed his arm instead. As the train moved, he pleaded to be let go, and eventually slid his other arm in through the window rails for the passengers to hold him afloat. His journey lasted around 10 kilometers, and he was finally let go when the train neared its destination, Khagaria. He ran away. No information was yet available on whether the police took any action.