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Fire Breaks Out in 4 Coaches of Karmabhumi Express in Punjab, No Casualties Reported
Indian Railways said passengers carrying inflammable items face strict legal action as officials investigate the fire on the Amritsar-New Jalpaiguri service.
- On Friday, a fire broke out on the Amritsar-New Jalpaiguri Karmabhoomi Express near Rajpura, Punjab, forcing an emergency halt. Four coaches were engulfed in flames as smoke blanketed the area.
- Northern Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay confirmed the incident near Sarai Banjara. The CPRO denied any casualties, stating the train stopped safely after its safety system activated.
- Passengers rushed out to save their lives as thick smoke blanketed the area near Rajpura. Senior railway officials arrived at the scene while efforts to extinguish the fire remained underway.
- Under the Railways Act, carrying inflammable materials like firecrackers and gas cylinders is prohibited. Violators face up to three years in jail and heavy fines for endangering public safety.
- Officials urged passengers to monitor co-passengers for dangerous items to ensure safe travel on the route to West Bengal. The administration is strictly enforcing safety measures during the festive season.
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Punjab: Fire Breaks out In 4 Coaches of Karmabhumi Express; No Casualties Reported
Four coaches of the Karmabhoomi Express caught fire near Sarai Banjara. Further details regarding the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are awaited. Speaking to ANI, Yashanjit Singh, Senior DCM, Ambala Division, said, "This is currently a
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