Man caught on CCTV throwing packet-like object at Kolkata's Howrah station which sparked fire; probe on
A man was captured on CCTV throwing a packet-like object at Kolkata's Howrah station, which led to a fire. This incident prompted a security probe, especially following another fire on the Howrah-Raxaul Mithila express. Authorities are urging passengers to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.
- ▪CCTV footage showed a man dumping an object near the cab road at Howrah station, causing a fire.
- ▪Another fire was reported on the Howrah-Raxaul Mithila express, which was quickly extinguished by security personnel.
- ▪Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held a security review meeting in response to the incidents.
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Man caught on CCTV throwing packet-like object at Kolkata's Howrah station which sparked fire; probe onClose on the heels of the incident, another fire was reported on board the Howrah-Raxaul Mithila express, which was stationed at Howrah.Published on: May 22, 2026 12:26 AM ISTBy HT CorrespondentShare viaCopy link Security agencies have launched a probe after CCTVs, installed at Kolkata's Howrah station in West Bengal, showed a man dumping an object near the cab road, which caught fire on Tuesday afternoon.Howrah station is the country’s oldest and busiest railway station. The station complex, with its 24 platforms, registers more than a million passengers every day.
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