CBI takes over investigation into Balasore train accident, files FIR
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on Tuesday, has taken over the investigation into the Balasore train accident. The central agency has also filed a first information report (FIR) on the matter, according to officials, reported the news agency PTI.
A train accident occurred on Friday in Odisha’s Balasore region in which three trains collided killing over 270 passengers and left over 1,000 injured.
According to reports, the investigating agency on Monday reached the accident site and was in the process of collecting the relevant documents and statements before beginning the investigation.
