A CYLINDER explosion was not the cause of the fire that broke out on Tezgam.

I was present at Multan Cantonment railway station when the unfortunate train reached Multan.

I talked to dozens of passengers on board. They were all furious with the railway minister for claiming that a gas cylinder explosion was to blame for the tragedy.

One passenger said the railway minister should explain if what the minister was alleging was true, how one cylinder explosion spread to three coaches within seconds.

The government must conduct a transparent inquiry to ascertain what happened and ensure the tragedy is not repeated.

Arslaan Zafar

Jhang

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WHO should be held responsible for the death of 73 people in an explosion on board Tezgam?

One fails to understand how railway authorities could allow passengers to carry gas cylinders and stoves on passenger trains.

The railway authorities must ensure stricter safety rules.

Humza Arfeen

Karachi

Published in Dawn, November 6th, 2019