State vs Deepak Kumar — Shaheed Express coach arson case

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26 Oct 2026Arrest

Passenger who set fire to Shaheed Express arrested: Fire was caused by a mixture of sulfur and potash, produced in Moradabad court.

Shaheed Express train fire incident Moradabad court arrest suspect details and latest updates. Follow Dainik Bhaskar. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has arrested Deepak Kumar from Kushinagar for allegedly setting fire to a sleeper coach of the Shaheed Express (14674). He was produced in Moradabad court on Sunday.

Dainik Bhaskar

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police arrested a passenger who allegedly started a fire on a train using a chemical mixture.
Who:: Deepak Kumar is the accused passenger.
When:: Reported on 26 Oct 2026.
Where:: The incident is being handled in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Why:: He is accused of starting the fire using a mixture of sulfur and potash.
What it means:: The arrest moves the legal process forward for the arson case in the Moradabad court.

26 Oct 2026Arrest

Bijnor News: Accused passenger arrested in the case of fire in Shaheed Express coach.

Passenger accused in Shaheed Express coach fire case arrested

Amar Ujala

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A man was arrested for allegedly setting fire to a train coach.
Who:: The accused is Deepak Kumar, who was arrested by the police in connection with the case.
When:: Reported on 26 Oct 2026.
Where:: The case is filed in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Why:: He is accused of involvement in the arson case regarding the Shaheed Express coach.
What it means:: The arrest allows the legal process to move forward with the accused person now in custody.

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State vs Deepak Kumar — Shaheed Express coach arson case

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Passenger who set fire to Shaheed Express arrested: Fire was caused by a mixture of sulfur and potash, produced in Moradabad court.

Bijnor News: Accused passenger arrested in the case of fire in Shaheed Express coach.

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