Panic on Hassan-Solapur Express as smoke emits from coach
Kalaburagi (PTI): Panic gripped passengers aboard the Hassan–Solapur Superfast Express after dense smoke billowed from one of its coaches early on Monday morning.
The incident occurred around 5:45 am near Marathur village in Kalaburagi district, when train number 11312 was en route to Solapur, railway sources said.
According to railway officials, thick smoke was seen coming from the brake binding of the fourth coach due to a technical fault.
Kalaburgi : Dense smoke detencted in Hassan-Solapur Express near Marathur due to technical glitch #Karnataka #trainfire pic.twitter.com/dnZeEj38x5
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Alert railway staff at Marathur noticed the issue and immediately signalled to stop the train.
As the train came to a halt, anxious passengers hurriedly exited with their luggage, fearing a fire. However, railway personnel quickly addressed the issue, preventing casualties and damage.
Authorities have initiated a technical inspection to ascertain the cause of the malfunction.
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Delhi Police announces Safe City expansion, new facilities on 79th Raising Day
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police announced a series of infrastructure and technology upgrades under the Safe City Project, including the expansion of surveillance systems and construction of new facilities, on the occasion of its 79th Raising Day.
Officials said that under the project, the Command and Control Centre will be further strengthened and several CCTV cameras have already been installed across the national capital. The surveillance system is equipped with advanced features such as hand-gesture recognition, facial detection and overcrowding alerts to enhance real-time monitoring.
"Mobile command vehicles will also be deployed to improve on-ground coordination during emergencies and major events," a senior police officer said.
The Special Cell headquarters will be constructed in Lodhi Colony to bolster operational efficiency. In addition, three new police stations and six police chowkis will be set up.
A seven-floor hostel for women police personnel will be built in Rohini, with accommodation capacity for 132 staff members, officials said.
