Panic on Howrah-Amritsar Mail: 12 Injured in Emergency Evacuation

Twelve passengers were injured after they jumped out of a moving train in panic when a fire extinguisher was operated, filling a coach with fumes. The incident occurred on the Howrah-Amritsar Mail near Bilpur station. Railway officials are investigating the matter.

An alarming incident unfolded on Sunday morning when twelve passengers were injured after hastily exiting a slow-moving train. Panic ensued on the Howrah-Amritsar Mail near Bilpur, Uttar Pradesh, as individuals operated a fire extinguisher, releasing fumes into the general coach.

According to an official from Northern Railway, the passengers pulled the train's alarm chain for an emergency stop and leapt out of the train while it was still in motion. The official confirmed that '12 passengers were injured' in the chaotic evacuation.

Initial reports suggest that miscreants or an unruly passenger might have triggered the fire extinguisher, causing fear of a fire outbreak. The Railway Protection Force is currently investigating the incident to identify the culprits and determine the exact cause.

(With inputs from agencies.)