Kannur: A massive robbery has been reported on the Yeshwantpur-Kannur Express. The theft took place in the AC coaches as the train was passing near Salem on Tuesday. As per the complaint, mobile phones, jewellery and money of over 20 passengers were stolen.

The thieves robbed the passengers of their bags while they were sleeping. After taking the mobile phones and money, they left the bags in the lavatory of the train. The theft came to light when some passengers found the discarded bags.

It is reported that the passengers of B3, B5 and A1 coaches of the train were robbed. Meanwhile, RPF authorities said that no complaint has been received in Salem regarding the theft. Two mobile phones found abandoned on the train were handed over to the authorities. The owners of the same have been notified, the RPF officials said.

The RPF and railway police jointly inspected the train which reached Kannur in the morning. The police team also inspected the AC coaches where the theft is said to have taken place.