President Droupadi Murmu expressed her deep sorrow upon hearing about the tragic loss of lives in a fire accident that occurred in a stationary train near Madurai junction in Tamil Nadu. She also prayed for the injured individuals to have a swift recovery. The Southern Railway reported that at least nine pilgrims, who were headed to Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, tragically lost their lives when a fire broke out inside the stationary train compartment.
The blaze was caused by a gas cylinder that had been taken into the coach illegally. In a post on X, President Murmu conveyed her heartfelt condolences to the grieving families and expressed her prayers for the speedy recovery of those who were injured.
