Assam train blast: Rs 1 lakh for grievously injured passengers

The Railways today announced Rs 1 lakh as compensation for passengers who suffered grievous injuries in the Guwahati-Puri Express derailment.

NEW DELHI: The Railways today announced Rs 1 lakh as compensation for passengers who suffered grievous injuries in the Guwahati-Puri Express derailment in Assam after a blast.

"Those passengers who suffered grievous injuries will receive Rs one lakh in compensation, while those who suffered simple injuries will receive Rs 10,000," a Railway Ministry official said.

Three persons suffered grievous injuries, while 13 passengers had simple injuries in the train accident in Assam's Kamrup district yesterday.
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