CM orders probe into bus fire mishap

Hyderabad, Oct 30 : Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy has ordered a probe into the bus fire mishap in Mahabaubnagar district which claimed 45 lives.

The Chief Minister, who is presently touring Srikakulam district, directed the Mahabubnagar District Collector and Superintendent of Police to conduct a thorough probe and submit a report at the earliest. Expressing shock and anguish over the mishap, he directed the officials to provide all help to the injured and the families of the victims.

It may be mentioned that a private bus belonging to Jabbar Travel caught fire near Palem in Mahabubnagar district while coming to Hyderabad from Bangalore killing 45 passengers on board. Five people, including the driver and cleaner, who survived the mishap have been admitted to a hospital in Vanaparti for treatment. INN