New Delhi: The Railways on Monday announced Rs
one 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.
PTI
First Published: Monday, July 11, 2011, 18:07