Garib Rath Express Fire at Sirhind Station, Punjab

A startling incident unfolded this morning at Sirhind Station in Punjab, where a fire erupted on the Amritsar-Saharsa Garib Rath Express (Train No. 12204). The blaze, which began around 7:30 AM, was confined to a single coach. Railway officials acted swiftly upon noticing smoke, evacuating all passengers from the affected carriage. Emergency services were immediately deployed and successfully extinguished the fire, averting a potential catastrophe. Thankfully, authorities have confirmed that no passengers or crew members sustained any injuries. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but the train is expected to continue its journey to Saharsa following thorough safety inspections.