Bihar: RPF constable officer dies as fire extinguisher explodes
What's the story
A constable lost his life on Monday while controlling smoke billowing out from an empty coach of a train at Bihar's Muzaffarpur railway station. The incident took place when Vinod Yadav, who worked with the Railway Protection Force (RPF) noticed smoke billowing from an unoccupied coach of the Valsad-Muzaffarpur train around 7:00 am. Preliminary inputs from the site suggest that he attempted to use a fire extinguisher which unexpectedly exploded as he tried to activate it, causing severe injuries.
Incident unfolded
Details emerge about the Muzaffarpur Station incident
Speaking to PTI, CPRO of East Central Railway Birendra Kumar said, "Prima facie it appears that the incident took place when the victim noticed smoke billowing out from a coach of the empty Valsad-Muzaffarpur train." "He immediately picked up a fire extinguisher....the moment he tried to open the extinguisher, it burst out...this caused him severe injuries," the officer added. Kumar further clarified that there was no actual fire involved in this incident.
Ongoing probe
Investigation underway to determine incident's cause
Following the incident, Yadav was immediately taken to the nearest hospital for medical attention but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. The smoke situation in the empty coach was quickly managed and brought under control. In the aftermath of the incident, authorities have said that the exact cause of incident would be known only after a thorough probe. They have also set up an inquiry for the case.
IG Rail
All evidence sent for forensic examination: IG Rail
Meanwhile, speaking to reporters, Amresh Kumar (IG-Rail) said that all evidence collected from the site had been sent for forensic examination." Last year, another incident regarding RPF constable created headlines after Chetan Singh shot dead his senior and three passengers aboard a Jaipur-Mumbai train. It was revealed later that he was unwell and probably opened fire out of anger. One of his colleagues said that Singh wanted to get off the train but was told to complete his shift.