Pakistan Railways submits Tezgam inferno inquiry report in IHC.

ISLAMABAD -- The Pakistan Railways has submitted an inquiry report on the Tezgam inferno incident which claimed the lives of 87 people and injured 40 others in the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The report compiled by the railways' Federal Inspector, a copy of which is available with ARY News, states, of the total deceased, 58 have been provided financial assistance as ten victims remain untraceable. Those injured in the incident have also been given compensation by the government. The Pakistan Railways sent the inquiry report to the Minister of Interior on Feb 18, the report said. An FIR was lodged against private individuals who were found ' directly/indirectly responsible' for the fire. The...

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