Punjab: Explosion In General Coach Of Howrah Mail Injures Four

An explosion occurred in a general coach of the Howrah Mail near Sirhind railway station in Punjab's Fatehgarh Sahib district, injuring four individuals.

The incident took place around 10.30pm on Saturday night as the train was en route from Amritsar to Howrah.

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Government Railway Police (GRP) officials reported that the explosion originated from a plastic bucket containing firecrackers.

Among those injured were four passengers, including a woman, who were promptly taken to Fatehgarh Sahib Civil Hospital for treatment.

"The explosion happened in a plastic bucket holding some firecrackers within the train's general compartment," stated GRP deputy superintendent of police Jagmohan Singh.

The police are conducting a thorough investigation, and samples are being sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory for analysis. Authorities continue to examine the specifics surrounding the incident.