Madurai train fire: 6 out of nine deceased identified, probe on
Madurai train fire: At least six out of nine people who were killed in the train accident in Madurai have been identified and a case has been registered in this regard.
The information was shared by Tamil Nadu Information Technology and Digital Services Minister, Palanivel Thiagarajan on Saturday.
Thiagarajan also visited people who were injured in the train fire and are receiving medical treatment. "Nine people died in the train accident. We have identified six of them. A case has been registered in this regard. Illegal LPG was brought on the train. I hope the Railway Department will take steps to prevent such incidents in the future," he stated.
On Saturday morning, a fire broke out in a 'private party coach' related to the Punalur-Madurai Express, and according to officials, the blaze was started when a gas cylinder illegally used by people within the compartment exploded.
Meanwhile, RN Singh, the General Manager of Southern Railway, stated that the Government Railway Police have filed an FIR and that those guilty will be arrested soon.
"FIR has been lodged by Government Railway Police (GRP) under the section of IPC and Railway Act. A police investigation is underway and those who are responsible will be arrested," he stated.
Earlier in the day, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced an ex-gratia of Rs 3 lakh to the families of those killed in the Madurai train tragedy.
CM Stalin said on the social networking platform 'X', “Deeply saddened by the tragic incident near Madurai Railway junction where nine precious lives were lost in a train fire accident. My heartfelt condolences go out to the families of the deceased. To support the affected families, an ex-gratia of Rs 3 lakh will be provided.”
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- With inputs from agencies
