Bengaluru: The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) has confirmed that the obscene videos found on a pen drive in the Prajwal Revanna sex scandal case are authentic and have not been altered. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the case had sent the videos to FSL for verification.

The controversy erupted during the Lok Sabha elections when the pen drive, allegedly linked to former MP Prajwal Revanna, surfaced. The FSL report has stated that the videos are genuine, featuring a clear subject, and the physical characteristics of the person depicted resemble those of the accused, Prajwal Revanna. However, some videos are still under further review for additional verification.

The SIT, which has been investigating four cases involving Revanna—including three rape cases and one related to the distribution of the pen drive—plans to submit a charge sheet by the end of August.

An FIR has been filed against Revanna, two of his staff members, and a former gram panchayat member for allegedly distributing rape and obscene videos illegally.

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New Delhi (PTI): The West Central Railway Zone has constituted a high administrative grade-level inquiry committee to investigate the fire on the Thiruvananthapuram Central-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express on Sunday.

The fire erupted at 5.15 am in the B-1 passenger coach of the train between Vikramgarh Alot and Lunirichha stations under the Kota Railway division, one-and-a-half hours after it left the Ratlam Junction in Madhya Pradesh, according to an official. The fire also damaged the luggage brake and generator car behind the coach.

"The committee has been nominated by the general manager of West Central Railway (WCR). It comprises senior officers from the West Central Railway, Integral Coach Factory in Chennai, and RDSO (Research Designs and Standards Organisation)," the Railway Board said in a press note.

"Principal chief safety officer, WCR, has been appointed as the convener of the committee," it said, also mentioning other committee members such as principal chief electrical engineer, principal chief mechanical engineer, principal chief security officer from the WCR zone, and principal chief mechanical engineer from the Integrated Coach Factory, among others.

As per the provisions of the Accident Manual, the committee has been directed to complete the inquiry within the stipulated timeframe.

The Board stated that the committee will conduct a detailed examination of the causes of the incident, technical aspects and safety parameters so as to prevent recurrence of such incidents in future.

"Indian Railways remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of passengers and is taking all necessary measures in this regard," it added.