NEW DELHI, May 29 -- An internal investigation has found that anti-social elements may be behind the increasing incidents of fire and smoke inside train coaches, according to railway ministry officials.
A senior railway official on Friday said preliminary investigations into recent fire incidents on various trains indicate the involvement of anti-social elements, as well as irresponsible activities by passengers.
"Today, an incident of fire was reported in the toilet of the D-5 coach of train number 17642 Narkhed-Kachiguda Express at Hingoli station. This train operates under the Nanded Division," the official said.
"Upon receiving information about the incident, Railway Protection Force (RPF) and operational staff took immediate action ...