Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Panic spread among passengers aboard the Delhi–Dr Ambedkar Nagar Express (Train No 20156) early Tuesday morning after smoke was noticed in one of the coaches.

The incident occurred around 5:30 am near Kota, when passengers in the B4 coach woke up to the sight of smoke and the sound of the fire alarm, prompting fears of a fire outbreak.

Railway officials said the train, which departs from Delhi at 11:25 pm and arrives in Indore the next day around noon, was immediately halted and the affected coach was evacuated. Railway staff reached the spot promptly and inspected the coach.

Upon investigation, it was found that rats had chewed through some electrical wires, causing a short circuit that resulted in the smoke. The technical team quickly repaired the damage and

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