Kozhikode (Kerala) [India]April 3 (ANI): Eight individuals have been injured after an unidentified particular person allegedly poured petrol and set an categorical train on fire close to Elathur in Kozhikode district on Sunday night time.

In response to railway sources, the incident befell in the D1 compartment of the Alappuzha-Kannur Fundamental Govt Categorical train at round 10 pm.

The suspect, who has not but been recognized, fled after passengers pulled the emergency chain.

Reportedly, there was an argument throughout which a person poured petrol and set considered one of his co-passengers on fire.

Different passengers tried to douse the fire and bought burnt. Three ladies are amongst the injured.

“Anil Kumar from Thalassery, his wife Sajeesha, their son Advaith, Ruby from Kannur and Rajkumar from Thrissur are among the injured passengers,” sources stated.

The train was stopped at Alathur and railway officers have been knowledgeable about the fire incident.

Railway Safety Power (RPF) officers stated, “All the eight passengers who suffered burns have been shifted to the hospital and the train has been dispatched to its destination after necessary inspection.”

“Further investigation is on,” he added.

Extra particulars are awaited. (ANI)

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