Dibrugarh Rajdhani derails: Railway Minister to visit Patna

Gowda also said that the Commissioner of railway safety will inquire about the matter

Sadananda Gowda
ANI New Delhi
Last Updated : Jun 25 2014 | 10:11 AM IST

Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda is set to visit Patna to inspect the site where the Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani express derailed today.

Gowda said, "Today morning I came to know about the accident. The injured have been taken to hospital and given medical treatment. All the passengers in the train have shifted to the nearby station. I am going to Patna to visit the accident site. Prima facie it is a sabotage. I am rushing to the spot and getting all the particulars. I have also intimated the happenings to the Prime Minister and the home minister."

The Minister also announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the deceased and Rs 1 lakh for those who were injured in the mishap.

Gowda also said that the Commissioner of railway safety will inquire about the matter.

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First Published: Jun 25 2014 | 9:53 AM IST

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