Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has expressed his grief on the death of passengers in a train accident at Korei in Jajpur district.
Patnaik conveyed his deep sympathy to the bereaved families and announced ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to each to the next of the kin of the victims.
The Chief Minister has directed the administration to expedite rescue operation and provide adequate treatment for the injured persons.
He asked the Revenue and Disaster management Minister Pramilla Mallick to visit the spot and take stock.
