Govt announces ₹2L for Hirakhand Express accident victims
Following the derailment of the Hirakhand Express in Andhra Pradesh, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Sunday announced an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh for the kin of the deceased. He also announced a compensation of ₹50,000 for the seriously injured and ₹25,000 for those injured. Notably, at least 26 people have been killed in the accident.