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  • Odisha train accident: DNA test to claim bodies in AIIMS Bhubaneswar

    Odisha train accident: DNA test to claim bodies in AIIMS Bhubaneswar

    Bhubaneswar: At least 288 lives were lost in the Bhanaga train tragedy, that took place in Balasore district of Odisha on Friday June 2, 2023.

    It is worth mentioning that, so far 205 dead bodies have been identified and handed over. The remaining 83 bodies have not been handed over yet.

    All the bodies are now stored in Bhubaneswar AIIMS. The relatives have been asked to come to Bhubaneswar AIIMS instead of going to other hospitals to identify the deceased. This is the information given by East coast railway.

    As many a 193 dead bodies were brought from Balasore to Bhubaneswar. Out of them, 11 dead bodies have been identified. People are identifying their relatives and friends by looking at the photos and albums released by AIIMS Bhubaneswar.

    The photographs of the deceased have also been sent to various divisional and zonal headquarters of West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu for identifying the bodies.

    The DNA tests are being done on the dead bodies which are difficult to identify. Samples are being collected for DNA test at AIIMS, Bhubaneswar.

    Helpline number 8280346629 has been issued for this DNA identification. Relatives can contact for DNA test by calling this number. After receiving the report, the dead body will be handed over to the concerned family members.

  • Odisha train tragedy: 33 samples sent to Delhi for DNA testing

    Odisha train tragedy: 33 samples sent to Delhi for DNA testing

    Bhubaneswar: Amid multiple claims for a single body, the Odisha government has sent 33 samples to AIIMS New Delhi for DNA testing for identification of the deceased.

    While no one is there to claim some bodies, multiple families claim one body. As the bodies are in very bad condition, the family members are also facing difficulties in identification, said Bhubaneswar Mayor Sulochana Das.

    Speaking to media persons, Sulochana pointed out, “We are making all out efforts so that the relatives can get bodies of their loved ones in a hassle-free manner.”

    She informed that samples of 33 bodies and their claimants have been sent to AIIMS Delhi for DNA testing. Once the report is made available, the bodies will be handed over to genuine claimants, Das said.

    The mayor further said that 39 bodies stored in mortuaries of other hospitals have been brought to AIIMS Bhubaneswar last night and now all 88 bodies, left for identification, have been preserved in four big containers.

    A man from West Bengal alleged that his son’s body had been handed over to someone from Bihar two days back. Many others are unable to trace their loved ones who were travelling in the trains on June 2.

    The state government has set up help desks at AIIMS and other hospitals where passengers are under treatment. The officials are extending all required help to the victims and their family members, said a senior official of Odisha government.

    Arrangements for free transportation of the bodies by hearses till destination were made by the Odisha government, he said.

    Meanwhile, train services have resumed on the tracks where the train tragedy took place on June 2 evening. A total of 56 trains have crossed this station towards the up direction & 67 towards the down direction, said Aditya Kumar Chaudhary, CPRO, South Eastern Railway.

    There are 688 cases of compensation so far and Rs 19.26 crore have been disbursed till date. Inquiry is going on in full swing, he said.

    (IANS)

  • Lost and Found: 15-year-old Nepal boy reunites with parents after deadly train accident in Odisha

    Lost and Found: 15-year-old Nepal boy reunites with parents after deadly train accident in Odisha

    Cuttack: Many people were lost and killed in the deadly train accident in Balasore district of Odisha. Relatives were searching for their kin in the hospitals. They all want their relative to be well and alive. While, many have their hopes quashed and had to return with the cold body of their kin. Some were lucky to find their kin in the hospital still alive.

    Such a case was seen in SCB medical college Hospital in Cuttack. A 15-year-old boy from Nepal, who was a victim of the Balasore Train tragedy, has finally reunited with his parents after the horrific train accident.

    The minor boy identified as Ramanand Paswan was injured in the train accident and was admitted to the Trauma ICU of SCB MCH after the accident.

    With the concerted effort of Odisha’s helpdesk ecosystem, the boy was reunited with his family today. The SCB helpdesk also helped the boy in this matter. During this somber time, this is indeed a matter of great joy.

    The scene of the boy reuniting with his family got everyone emotional in the SCB hospital.

  • Two goes missing after boat capsizes in Odisha’s Malkangiri

    Two goes missing after boat capsizes in Odisha’s Malkangiri

    Malkangiri: Two persons have gone missing while returning from a wedding after the boat they were riding in capsized in the river in Sindiguda village in Swaviman area of ​​Malkangari district.

    According to reports, the two missing persons are Sajit Kidinga and Balaram Kidinga of Dindiguda village. Both of them along with some other people were returning in the boat after attending a wedding feast in the Padalput village in the neighboring state of Andhra Pradesh. The boat reportedly capsized due to overweight.

    On being informed, the fire fighters reached the spot and rescued three people with the help of the locals. However, they could not find the traces of Sajit and Balaram.

    Both of them are still missing and rescue operation is underway. Khairput fire department team and Mudulipada police are continuing rescue operation at the spot.

  • KIIT and KISS founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta promises help to Odisha train tragedy victims

    KIIT and KISS founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta promises help to Odisha train tragedy victims

    Bhubaneswar: The founder of KIIT and KISS Dr. Achyuta Samanta has lent a helping hand to the victims of the Balasore-Bahanga train accident.

    The MP of Kandhamal and founder of KIIT and KISS Dr. Achyuta Samanta and has decided to help the families of the victims of the Balasore Bahanga train accident.

    He has promised that one member of the family of the deceased will be recruited in the KIIT or KISS group of institutions.

    The job in KIIT or KISS shall be given to the person based on his merit, the Founder further clarified.

    He further added that, free education shall be given to the children in KIIT or KISS University based on their merit.

  • Odisha Train tragedy: CBI registers case, probes reasons for deadly train accident including possible sabotage

    Odisha Train tragedy: CBI registers case, probes reasons for deadly train accident including possible sabotage

    Balasore: The Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI) has filed a case under various provisions of IPC and Railway Act regarding the deadly train accident that took place in Bahanaga of Odisha’s Balasore.

    CBI has taken over the investigation of the case from the GRP, which had already filed the case. Some members of Central Forensics are involved in the investigation team along with the CBI. After registering the case, a 10-member CBI team reached the accident site and conducted an investigation. They inspected the north, south cabin, signal room, operating system, and recorded data of Bazar Station. The investigation team also interrogated the station master and other railway employees.

    CBI is probing for the cause of the Bhanaga train accident. CBI is also looking whether it is a human-made error or mechanical error or is there a bigger conspiracy behind the triple train tragedy. The Central Investigation Agency will conduct a thorough investigation in this regard.

    CBi is looking in every questionable direction while probing the case. Is there a grand conspiracy behind the train crash or sheer irresponsibility? Was it an accident? How did the interlocking system change? If there is a conspiracy, who is the conspirator? Why did they made such a conspiracy?

    CBI may interrogate the loco pilot and assistant loco pilot of Karmandal Express very soon. After a thorough investigation and cross-examination of the railway staff, the real reason behind the accident will be clear.

  • Odisha Train Accident: Over 40 Passengers Died Due To Electrocution, Says Reports

    Odisha Train Accident: Over 40 Passengers Died Due To Electrocution, Says Reports

    Bhubaneswar: While several bodies were disfigured beyond recognition, over 40 bodies retrieved from Coromandel Express, which was involved in Odisha’s triple train crash, had no visible injury marks.

    These victims are suspected to have died of electrocution after the live overhead wires snapped and fell on the compartments during the collision between Howrah-Chennai Coromandel Express and Yeshwantpur (Bengaluru)-Howrah Express and a stationary goods train on June 2 evening, TOI reported quoting top officials.

    The FIR registered at Balasore GRP station against unknown persons also attributed some deaths to electrocution. “Many passengers succumbed to the injuries caused due to the collision and electrocution coming in contact with overhead LT (low tension) line,” sub-inspector Papu Kumar Naik said in his complaint.

    The Railways on Tuesday put the official death toll at 278 after three more passengers succumbed to injuries. A total of 1,100 were injured in the crash. The death figures of Odisha government at 275 remains unchanged.

    Meanwhile, a 10-member Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team visited Bahanaga railway station and started the investigation. They are being accompanied by a forensic team, sources said.

  • Block Vice Chairman Arrested For Enacting Own ‘Kidnapping’ In Odisha

    Block Vice Chairman Arrested For Enacting Own ‘Kidnapping’ In Odisha

    Phulbani: Vice-Chairman of Phiringia block in Odisha’s Kandhamal district was arrested for allegedly faking his own abduction in a dramatic style.

    Apart from block Vice-Chairman Ajit Kumar Sahu, five of his associates were also arrested in connection with the fake kidnapping incident. Three vehicles were also seized by the police in connection with the incident.

    Sources said Sahu reportedly went missing from Jajespanga ghat on June 2 and his associates Biranchi Mallick and Basanta Mallick lodged an FIR at Phiringia police station.

    Following the complaint, police launched a probe and subsequently found Sahu from Sudra market in Baliguda. During questioning, it was found that Sahu had faked his kidnapping. Sahu admitted to the fake kidnapping plot and told police that  they had enacted the drama to get people’s sympathy.

    Based on Sahu’s statement, his five associates – Biranchi, Basanta, Ajit Rana, Trilochan Jhankar and Jukteswar Rana were arrested for helping him in the fake abduction plot.

    A case has been registered at Phiringia police station and Sahu along with his five associates will be forwarded to court, police said.

    Sahu said he had no intention to put the administration into trouble and he simply wanted to know how much sympathetic people are towards him.

  • 39 From Odisha Killed In Triple Train Crash; CM Sanctions Rs 1.95 Cr As Ex-Gratia

    39 From Odisha Killed In Triple Train Crash; CM Sanctions Rs 1.95 Cr As Ex-Gratia

    Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has sanctioned Rs 1.95 crore to be given as ex-gratia to next of the kin of 39 identified passengers from Odisha, who died in the June 2 triple train accident in Balasore district. 

    According to an official release, 39 of 278 passengers killed in the deadly train accident have so far been traced to seven districts of the state. Among them, 14 are from Balasore, 9 from Mayurbhanj, 8 from Bhadrak, 3 from Cuttack, 2 each from Jajpur and Khurda and one from Keonjhar.

    The financial assistance will be given from Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) and the process of handing over the amount to the bereaved families has begun, according to an official release.

    The CM had earlier announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each to the relatives of deceased from Odisha and Rs 1 lakh as assistance to those who suffered injuries.

  • West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reaches Odisha

    West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reaches Odisha

    Cuttack/Bhubaneswar: The Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee has reached Odisha. She is scheduled to visit the silver city of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar.

    The CM of West Bengal further informed that she will also visit Bhubaneswar today. Sources say that as many as 53 persons from West Bengal injured in the train accident in Odisha are being treated at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack.

    The CM is slated to visit them in the hospital and oversee their treatment. The CM further said that she will then visit Bhubaneswar and oversee the treatment procedures and interact with the injured.

    The CM further assured that the family or nearest kin of those deceased in the train accident shall be given jobs for the upkeep of their family. The family member or nearest kin of the deceased will be appointed as a special home guard. They shall also be granted an ex-gratia of Rs.5 lakh.

    Further, also in case of complete grievous hurt, the family member of the person shall be given a job as a special home guard. In case of serious injury, an ex-gratia of two lakh rupees shall be given. In case of injury, the amount shall be Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 25,000.

    She promised that in case there is no injury or mental trauma, such persons will receive an amount of Rs. 10,000 as compensation. She further added that the families of the deceased persons shall receive a free ration.

    The CM questioned the decision of the Railways to hand over the investigation of the accident to the CBI. She said that this is an accident and not a crime. The CBI is equipped to handle criminal investigations only. She said that the CBI is yet to submit a report on the Jnaneswari Express train derailment which happened back in May 2010.

    As authorities brought back Odisha train accident victims to WB, CM Mamata Banerjee paid respect to them on June 5. The Balasore catastrophe that took place on June 2, claimed 275 lives and left more than 900 injured.