VICE PRESIDENT EXPRESSES GRIEF OVER LOSS OF LIVES IN TRAIN ACCIDENT IN SANT KABIR NAGAR

Following is the text of Statement by the Vice President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari expressing grief over loss of lives in the train accident at Chureb railway station in Sant Kabir Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) today : 

“I am deeply grieved and shocked at the tragic loss of life and injuries to passengers resulting from the accident of the Gorakhdham Express train that took place at Chureb railway station in Sant Kabir Nagar (U.P.) earlier today. 

I convey my heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved families and pray to the Almighty to give them strength and fortitude to withstand this immense loss. I also wish speedy recovery to the injured passengers.”