The Bangladesh Railway has formed a three-member probe committee to investigate the fire that broke out in a parked commuter train at Gharinda Railway Station in Tangail Sadar upazila on Thursday (November 16).

Deputy Commissioner of Tangail Kaysarul Islam, Shah Sufi Noor, divisional manager (Pakshi) of Bangladesh Railway, Police Super Sarker Mohammad Kayser, and others visited the spot on Thursday.

The official Shah Sufi Noor has said primarily, it seems to be an act of sabotage. The details can be provided later after the investigation, he added.

Earlier, a group of unidentified miscreants set fire to a commuter train standing at Tangail railway station in the early hours of Thursday (November 16), resulting in significant damage to three coaches.

Later, being informed fire fighter unit arrived in the area and brought the blaze under control.

BDST: 1717 HRS, NOV 16, 2023
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