THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the attack that took place inside a running train in Kozhikode is saddening and shocking. Three people, including a baby, lost their lives in the attack on the Alappuzha-Kannur Executive Express. The passengers in the compartment also suffered burns.

In his Facebook post, the CM said that the government has directed the police to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and bring all the details of the crime before the law. A special investigation team will be formed for this purpose. The CM, who said that the police are making vigorous efforts to nab the attacker, added that the state police chief himself will supervise the investigation.

'The state government will take strong actions to ensure the safety of rail passengers. The government will request the Ministry of Railways to take all possible measures in the matter of passenger safety with urgency. Condolences to the family members of the bereaved. The government will ensure necessary treatment for those who got injured in the incident,' the CM wrote.