Clarification on Incident of Smoke on board Train no 20702 Tirupati-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express

An unauthorized passenger boarded the train from Tirupati and locked himself in the toilet of C-13 coach of Train No.20702 Tirupati-Secunderabad  Vande Bharat. After train passed Gudur, the unauthorized passenger smoked inside the toilet which resulted in automatic activation of aerosol fire extingisher present inside the toilet. Activated aerosol fire extinguisher started emitting powder like smoke to put off the fire. 

With this passengers on board C-13 coach panicked and relayed the information to Guard through Emergency Talk Back Unit (ETBU). The onboard RPF escort staff also rushed to C-13 coach immediately with fire extinguishers sensing a fire accident. The fire extinguishers were used to put off the smoke. The train was immediately halted by Guard at Manubolu and Passengers on board broke the window glass of the toilet from outside to save the passenger. 

The said passenger is detained by the RPF at Nellore and appropriate action would be initiated as per Railways Act. Due to this incident, Train No.20702 Tirupati-Secunderabad Vande Bharat was  stopped at Manubolu  from 16.46 hrs to 17.10 hrs. 

Indian Railways appeals to its Passengers to not  indulge in any unlawful activities while on  journey and at Railway Station Premises. Strict action will be taken against those found guilty.