Panic grips Howrah station as fire breaks out on Bihar-bound train

Key points

• Panic gripped passengers at Howrah station on Tuesday after smoke was detected in the toilet of a general coach of the Howrah-Raxaul Mithila Express (Train No.
• 13021).
• The incident occurred on platform number 8, just moments before the train was scheduled to depart for Raxaul.
• According to eyewitnesses, the sudden plume of smoke triggered fear among the passengers, causing many to rush out of the coach onto the platform in a bid to escape.
• Upon receiving information, Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel and senior railway officials rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control.