The two owners — identified as Rajesh Agrawal and Somesh Agrawal — were arrested Tuesday evening under IPC 304, 308 and 34 for culpable homicide and acts done by common intention.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav also announced that Rs 4 lakh will be provided as ex-gratia to the families of the deceased, and the injured will be given free treatment.
The fire broke out in the wee hours of Monday, according to a statement by the Delhi Fire Service, and five fire tenders were pressed into service. ‘Malkhana’ is where seized vehicles are kept.
Police says fire broke out in a private residence in a market area & was doused after 5 hrs hours of firefight. Injured are undergoing treatment & their condition is said to be critical.
The cause of the fire, which broke out at around 5.30 pm & damaged 3 coaches, is not yet known. Injured have been admitted to Etawah district hospital.
A viral video shows TTE Shahid Ansari running towards 2 general coaches on fire with a fire extinguisher. Indian Railways has set up a 4-member committee to look into what caused the fire.
Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.
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