Kozhikode, Aug. 9 -- Railway police have launched an extensive search operation to apprehend a thief, who allegedly pushed a 64-year old woman from a moving train after snatching her bag today.

According to police, the incident occurred around 0500 AM near Kozhikode railway station. The victim Ammini Jose, resident of Thalore in Thrissur district, was returning from Panvel in Maharashtra, along with her brother Vargheese, after attending a funeral function. They were travelling in the reserved coach (S1) of the Sampark Kranti Express (12218).

The victim was reportedly standing near the door of the coach, having placed her handbag on the seat next to the window, while waiting for her brother to return from the toilet.

Suddenly, a thief ...