(a) whether the Railways are aware of the incident of fire in Godaan Express;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith loss of lives and properties therein;
(c) whether any inquiry has been conducted to ascertain the reasons of fire;
(d) if so, the outcome thereof and the action taken thereon; and
(e) the details of such incidents occurred during 2006-07 alongwith loss of lives and properties therein, incident-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R.VELU)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) On 01.02.2007 at 20.10 hours, some antisocial elements set fire in 1055 Down (Godaan
Express) resulting in complete damage of two coaches and partially damaging two other
coaches. The total loss of railway property is estimated to be approximately Rupees 23.7 lakhs
according to the Chief Safety Officer /North Eastern Railway / Goarkhpur. No loss of life has
been reported in this incident.
(c) & (d) Government Railway Police, Azamgarh has registered a case vide Crime No. 2/07,
Under Section 436 Indian Penal Code, Under Section 3 / 4 Lok Sampatti Vinash Nivaran
Adhiniyam and Under Section 151 Railway Act on 02.02.07 against unknown and the case is
under investigation.
(e) Statement enclosed as Appendix -I