Tourist Bus Catches Fire Near Katra
Incident Overview
A tourist bus traveling from Katra to Jammu caught fire on Friday. Fortunately, all passengers are safe, and there were no injuries reported.
Investigation Underway
Officials, including the police and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team, arrived at the scene to investigate the cause of the fire. According to Piyush Dhotra, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Katra, the fire was likely caused by a technical issue, possibly a short circuit. Further details are awaited as the investigation continues.
Doubts Revealed
Katra -: Katra is a small town in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is famous for being the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Vaishno Devi Temple, a popular Hindu shrine.
Jammu -: Jammu is a city in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is known for its temples and is often referred to as the ‘City of Temples’.
Short circuit -: A short circuit is a problem in an electrical circuit where electricity takes an unintended path, which can cause a lot of heat and sometimes lead to fires.
SDM -: SDM stands for Sub-Divisional Magistrate. In India, an SDM is an administrative officer in charge of a sub-division, which is a part of a district.
Forensic Science Laboratory -: A Forensic Science Laboratory is a place where scientists study evidence from crime scenes to help solve crimes. They use science to find out what happened.
