Fatal Train Fire In Bangladesh: Suspected Planned Attack Claims 4 Lives

An intercity Benapole Express train caught fire in Bangladesh's Gopibagh, resulting in the death of four people, as reported by the Dhaka Tribune. The incident occurred around 9:05 pm on Friday, with at least five compartments of the train being set ablaze by "miscreants."

The train that was set on fire by miscreants yesterday, January 5, is currently under investigation by the CID team of Bangladesh, along with a forensic team, gathering evidence, reported ANI.

However, the victims have not been identified yet. Reportedly, seven firefighting units were brought in to control the fire, according to the duty officer of the Fire Service and Civil Defence, Rakibul Hasan. Following the incident, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Additional Commissioner (Crime and Operations) Mahid Uddin alleged that the Benapole Express train fire was a "planned attack."

The incident happened just two days ahead of Bangladesh's general elections. "We cannot say for sure who carried out the arson attack, but it is sabotage for sure," he said. The official added that those who carried out the attack will be brought under the law. "Such behaviour towards common people, children, and women is inhumane."

He further said that the people who committed the crime might have disguised themselves as passengers, as reported by the Dhaka Tribune. Moreover, a fire report was received by the Dhaka Railway Police Station from the emergency service number around 9:07 pm. However, police officials still fear that people could be trapped inside the train, Dhaka Tribune reported.