Cylinder blast behind Tezgam Express fire tragedy.

MULTAN -- Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmad claimed on Thursday the fire incident in Tezgam Express took place due to a cylinder blast, adding that the inquiry into the incident will be completed within 15 days.

'The Prime Minister has marked inquiry and it will be completed within 15 days. If anyone is found guilty he will be punished,' he declared while talking to the media here after inquiring about the health of the injured of the tragedy. He added that the inquiry would be led by the CEO of Pakistan Railways. He said that his resignation is not an issue and he would talk on it on Sunday.

The minister added that the members of Tableeghi Jamaat were in the carriages which caught fire. He added that the fire spread to other carriages due to wind as the train was moving forward. He said that the person who got booked three carriages for the members of Tableeghi Jamaat was not travelling with them, which helped administration identify the victims.

The minister rejected media reports claiming that the fire broke out due to short circuit and said that he had met with the eyewitnesses and talked to the injured. 'They have admitted that they had committed a mistake,' he added.

On a question regarding his resignation, he asked the journalists to wait until Sunday. 'I'll talk on this issue on Sunday. I'll be in...