BJP demands high level probe into Vizianagaram train accident

Hyderabad, Nov 3: BJP National Vice-President Bandaru Dattatreyya on Sunday demanded that the Railway Ministry order a high level probe into the train accident in Vizianagaram district which claimed eight lives.

Dattatreyya also demanded immediate payment of ex-gratia of Rs 10 Lakhs to the next of the kin of the deceased and Rs 1 Lakh to the injured. Further, he said that one member from the family of the deceased should be provided with employment.

“It is quite painful and shocking that the passengers of the Bokaro Express met with a ghastly accident that took place on the eve of Diwali festival.  The festival of lights has turned out to be a dark and gloomy day for the families of the deceased and injured in the accident.  I express my heartfelt condolences to the family members of the deceased and the injured,”  Dattatreyya said.

- INN