On January 17, 2024, a group of people traveling on the Sangam Express from Meerut to Prayagraj started a fire in a coach to stay warm. This caused smoke to fill the coach, leading to panic among the passengers. The incident was caught on video and shared on social media, reaching...
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the attention of the Railway Minister. The GRP arrived at the scene but the culprits had already fled. Investigations revealed that the fire was started by individuals associated with farmer leaders. The incident occurred near the Kanchौsi station, located just after the Fanfud station in Auraiya district. The train was thoroughly searched when it arrived at Kanpur Central Station, but the perpetrators were not found. The police are investigating the incident, suspecting a possible attempt to set the train on fire. The GRP has issued warnings to passengers about the dangers of starting fires on trains and the incident is being investigated further by the Prayagraj police.