Accused in train fire case confesses to crime
PTI, Apr 8, 2023, 9:02 AM IST
Image credit: PTI
Kozhikode: The prime suspect in the train fire case in Kerala has confessed to the crime, police said here on Friday.
ADGP (Law and Order), M R Ajith Kumar told reporters that the interrogation of the accused was underway and further details cannot be disclosed at this point.
”.. he has admitted that he committed the crime. We are questioning the accused… An accused involved in such cases may not reveal his motive. Interrogation is a long process,” Kumar said.
Hours after the Special Investigation Team (SIT) secured the custody of the accused, the senior officer said the team was probing all angles.
”We will take him to collect evidence as the interrogation proceeds,” he added.
The custody of the accused was obtained after he was declared physically fit by a medical board here.
The police official also said the bag, which was found along the track with a book and a bottle of petrol belongs to the accused.
Earlier, a court here granted 11-days custody of Shahrukh Saifi, who is accused of setting his co-passengers on fire on board Alappuzha-Kannur Executive Express train when it reached Korapuzha bridge in Kozhikode. Nine people suffered burn injuries while three including a toddler were found dead on the track. Police suspect that they fell while trying to escape from the fire.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Felling of trees: What is being done to restore Delhi Ridge? SC asks DDA
UP govt to install 150,000 toilets for Maha Kumbh, set up paying guest facilities
Sexual harassment case cannot be closed on basis of compromise between parties: SC
BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over his recent opinion piece, calls it ‘laughable’
I’m not anti-business, I’m anti-monopoly: Rahul
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Felling of trees: What is being done to restore Delhi Ridge? SC asks DDA
Kinnigoli: Truck carrying red stone collides with Auto-Rickshaw; driver injured
UP govt to install 150,000 toilets for Maha Kumbh, set up paying guest facilities
Kavoor Police arrest two notorious cattle thieves
Udupi: Unidentified body found near Bailkere’s Vidhyodaya School
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.