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<!-- Per MOS:BOLDTITLE and WP:SBE, neither the article's title nor related text appears in bold. -->On 20 November 2016, the [[Indore–Patna Express]] 19321, a scheduled train from [[Indore]] to [[Patna]], derailed near [[Pukhrayan]], [[Kanpur Dehat district|Kanpur]], India, resulting in at least 150 deaths and more than 150 injuries.<ref name="Pukhrayan2016">{{cite news|title=Indore-Patna Express derailment: Toll touches 150; deadliest rail mishap since 1999|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Indore-Patna-Express-derailment-Toll-touches-150-deadliest-rail-mishap-since-1999/articleshow/55565092.cms |accessdate=22 November 2016|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> It is the deadliest train accident in India since 1999, when the [[Gaisal train disaster]] claimed 290 lives.
<!-- Per MOS:BOLDTITLE and WP:SBE, neither the article's title nor related text appears in bold. -->On 20 November 2016, the [[Indore–Patna Express]] 19321, a scheduled train from [[Indore]] to [[Patna]], derailed near [[Pukhrayan]], [[Kanpur Dehat district|Kanpur]], India, resulting in the death of 150 passengers and injuries to at least another 150.<ref name="Pukhrayan2016">{{cite news|title=Indore-Patna Express derailment: Toll touches 150; deadliest rail mishap since 1999|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Indore-Patna-Express-derailment-Toll-touches-150-deadliest-rail-mishap-since-1999/articleshow/55565092.cms |accessdate=22 November 2016|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>


== Accident ==
== Derailment ==


The Indore–Patna Express travels twice a week between [[Indore Junction railway station]] and [[Rajendra Nagar Terminal]] in Patna.<ref name=aljazeera>{{cite web|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/11/dozens-killed-train-derails-north-india-161120033638655.html|title=Almost 100 people killed in India train derailment|date=20 November 2016|website=[[Aljazeera.com]]|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20161120104112/http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/11/dozens-killed-train-derails-north-india-161120033638655.html|archivedate=20 November 2016|accessdate=20 November 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Timetable 35|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/TAG_2016-17/35.pdf|publisher=Indian Railways|accessdate=20 November 2016}}</ref> At approximately 03:10 local time on 20 November, the train derailed in the town of Pukhrayan near the city of Kanpur. Fourteen carriages were derailed and early reports had at least 120 people killed and over 260 injured, with the death toll later rising to 150, and injured reduced to 150 people.<ref name=Pukhrayan2016 />
The Indore–Patna Express travels twice a week between [[Indore Junction railway station]] and [[Rajendra Nagar Terminal]] in Patna.<ref name=aljazeera>{{cite web|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/11/dozens-killed-train-derails-north-india-161120033638655.html|title=Almost 100 people killed in India train derailment|date=20 November 2016|website=[[Aljazeera.com]]|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20161120104112/http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/11/dozens-killed-train-derails-north-india-161120033638655.html|archivedate=20 November 2016|accessdate=20 November 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Timetable 35|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/TAG_2016-17/35.pdf|publisher=Indian Railways|accessdate=20 November 2016}}</ref> At approximately 03:10 local time on 20 November 2016, the train derailed in the town of Pukhrayan near the city of Kanpur. Fourteen carriages derailed, killing 150 people and injuring 150 others.<ref name=Pukhrayan2016 />


According to officials, most of the casualties were from two severely damaged coaches, namely S1 and S2 of [[Indian Railways coaching stock|sleeper class]], and heavy machinery was being used to rescue passengers trapped in the train.<ref name=":0">{{cite news|title=120 Dead After Indore-Patna Express Derails In Train Accident Near Kanpur Today|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/10-dead-after-patna-indore-express-derails-near-kanpur-1627673|accessdate=20 November 2016|work=NDTV}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{cite news|title=Kanpur Train Accident: Rajnath Singh Sends Disaster Response Teams For Rescue Ops|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/kanpur-train-accident-rajnath-singh-sends-disaster-response-teams-for-rescue-ops-1627704|accessdate=20 November 2016|work=NDTV}}</ref>
Most of the casualties were from two severely damaged coaches, namely S1 and S2 of [[Indian Railways coaching stock|sleeper class]], and heavy machinery was used to rescue passengers trapped in the train.<ref name=":0">{{cite news|title=120 Dead After Indore-Patna Express Derails In Train Accident Near Kanpur Today|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/10-dead-after-patna-indore-express-derails-near-kanpur-1627673|accessdate=20 November 2016|work=NDTV}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{cite news|title=Kanpur Train Accident: Rajnath Singh Sends Disaster Response Teams For Rescue Ops|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/kanpur-train-accident-rajnath-singh-sends-disaster-response-teams-for-rescue-ops-1627704|accessdate=20 November 2016|work=NDTV}}</ref>

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== Aftermath ==
== Aftermath ==
The rescue and operations were carried out by the [[Indian Army]], the [[National Disaster Response Force]], teams of doctors and local police.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> Rail mobile-medical units were also on site. Helpline numbers for those affected by the derailment were issued by [[Indian Railways]].<ref name=":22">{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/live-14-coaches-of-patna-indore-express-derail-in-kanpur-several-casualties/story-GgKLNd7LgBaWm8EyPDbgLM.html|title=LIVE {{!}} Kanpur train tragedy: Death toll rises to 120, rescue operations on|date=2016-11-20|newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]] |access-date=2016-11-20}}</ref>
The [[Indian Army]], the [[National Disaster Response Force]], and teams of doctors and local police carried out rescue operations.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> Rail mobile-medical units were also on site. Helpline numbers for those affected by the derailment were issued by [[Indian Railways]].<ref name=":22">{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/live-14-coaches-of-patna-indore-express-derail-in-kanpur-several-casualties/story-GgKLNd7LgBaWm8EyPDbgLM.html|title=LIVE {{!}} Kanpur train tragedy: Death toll rises to 120, rescue operations on|date=2016-11-20|newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]] |access-date=2016-11-20}}</ref>


Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] said that he was "Anguished beyond words on the loss of lives due to the derailing of the Indore–Patna Express" and added that his "thoughts are with the bereaved families", in a tweet.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pm-narendra-modi-expresses-anguish-over-indore-patna-express-train-derailment-1627687|date=20 November 2016|title=
Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] said that he was "Anguished beyond words on the loss of lives due to the derailing of the Indore–Patna Express" and added that his "thoughts are with the bereaved families", in a tweet.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pm-narendra-modi-expresses-anguish-over-indore-patna-express-train-derailment-1627687|date=20 November 2016|title=
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| [[Nitish Kumar]] ([[Chief Minister of Bihar]]) || {{INRConvert|2|l|0}} || {{INRConvert|50|k|0}} || - || Compensation announced only for the residents of Bihar.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kanpur train derailment: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announces ex-gratia payment for Rs 2 lakh to dead, Rs 50,000 to injured |url=http://m.timesofindia.com/city/patna/Kanpur-train-derailment-Bihar-CM-Nitish-Kumar-announces-ex-gratia-payment-for-Rs-2-lakh-to-dead-Rs-50000-to-injured/articleshow/55527478.cms |newspaper=The Times of India |author=Madan Kumar |date=20 November 2016 |accessdate=21 November 2016}}</ref>
| [[Nitish Kumar]] ([[Chief Minister of Bihar]]) || {{INRConvert|2|l|0}} || {{INRConvert|50|k|0}} || - || Compensation announced only for the residents of Bihar.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kanpur train derailment: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announces ex-gratia payment for Rs 2 lakh to dead, Rs 50,000 to injured |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Kanpur-train-derailment-Bihar-CM-Nitish-Kumar-announces-ex-gratia-payment-for-Rs-2-lakh-to-dead-Rs-50000-to-injured/articleshow/55527478.cms |newspaper=The Times of India |author=Madan Kumar |date=20 November 2016 |access-date=21 November 2016}}</ref>
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== Investigation ==
== Investigation ==
Within hours of the incident, the central government ordered an investigation to probe the cause of the accident, which was unclear.<ref name="bbc">{{cite web|title=Dozens killed as train derails near Kanpur, India|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-38041755|publisher=BBC News|accessdate=20 November 2016}}</ref> Some sources speculated the train to have been overcrowded;<ref>{{cite news|title=Indore-Patna Express derailment: Train was carrying more passengers than its capacity|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Indore-Patna-Express-derailment-Train-was-carrying-more-passengers-than-its-capacity/articleshow/55529907.cms|accessdate=20 November 2016|work=The Times of India}}</ref> sources in the railways suspected rail fracture might have caused the train to skid off.<ref>{{cite news|title=Indore-Patna Express train accident: Rail fracture suspected to be cause of derailment|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Indore-Patna-Express-train-accident-Rail-fracture-suspected-to-be-cause-of-derailment/articleshow/55523889.cms|accessdate=20 November 2016|newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Indore Patna Express accident: MoS Railways hints at fractured track for derailment|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/indore-patna-express-accident-mos-railways-hints-at-fractured-track-for-derailment-4385744/|accessdate=20 November 2016|newspaper=[[Indian Express]] }}</ref> Some survivors claimed that one of the coaches was making noise and that its wheels were not running smoothly.<ref>{{cite news|title=Indore-Patna train derailment: FIR lodged against railway staffers|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Indore-Patna-train-derailment-FIR-lodged-against-railway-staffers/articleshow/55544294.cms|accessdate=21 November 2016|newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref>
Within hours of the incident, the central government ordered an investigation into the cause.<ref name="bbc">{{cite web|title=Dozens killed as train derails near Kanpur, India|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-38041755|publisher=BBC News|accessdate=20 November 2016}}</ref> Some sources speculated the train to have been overcrowded;<ref>{{cite news|title=Indore-Patna Express derailment: Train was carrying more passengers than its capacity|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Indore-Patna-Express-derailment-Train-was-carrying-more-passengers-than-its-capacity/articleshow/55529907.cms|accessdate=20 November 2016|work=The Times of India}}</ref> sources in the railways suspected rail fracture might have caused the train to skid off.<ref>{{cite news|title=Indore-Patna Express train accident: Rail fracture suspected to be cause of derailment|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Indore-Patna-Express-train-accident-Rail-fracture-suspected-to-be-cause-of-derailment/articleshow/55523889.cms|accessdate=20 November 2016|newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Indore Patna Express accident: MoS Railways hints at fractured track for derailment|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/indore-patna-express-accident-mos-railways-hints-at-fractured-track-for-derailment-4385744/|accessdate=20 November 2016|newspaper=[[Indian Express]] }}</ref> Some survivors claimed that one of the coaches was making noise and that its wheels were not running smoothly.<ref>{{cite news|title=Indore-Patna train derailment: FIR lodged against railway staffers|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Indore-Patna-train-derailment-FIR-lodged-against-railway-staffers/articleshow/55544294.cms|accessdate=21 November 2016|newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref>

[[2016 Kanpur train accident|Another train derailed]] on 28 December 2016, {{convert|50|km|mi}} from Kanpur. Both incidents were thought to have been caused by fractured tracks.<ref>{{cite news |author1=Debabrata Mohanty |author2=Avishek G. Dastidar |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/andhra-pradesh-several-dead-as-seven-coaches-engine-of-jagdalpur-bhubaneswar-express-derail-near-vizianagaram-4485762/ |title=Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar Express derailment: Third train accident in 2 months, 40 killed in Andhra |newspaper=[[Indian Express]] |date=24 January 2017 }}</ref> In January 2017, after deliberately damaged track was found in time to avoid a third derailment, three suspects arrested for placing a bomb on rail tracks near [[Ghorasahan]], Motilal Paswan, Umashankar Patel and Mukesh Yadav, were implicated in the two Kanpur derailments.

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They admitted working for [[Inter-Services Intelligence]] of [[Pakistan]].<ref>{{cite news |author1=Debashish Karmakar |author2=Bharti Jain |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/police-suspect-pakistans-spy-agency-isi-hand-in-two-rail-accidents-in-uttar-pradesh-that-killed-151-passengers/articleshow/56634949.cms |title=Police suspect Pakistan's spy agency ISI hand in two rail accidents in Uttar Pradesh |newspaper=The Times of India |date=18 January 2017 }}</ref> According to a police officer, although no evidence of explosives had been found in connection with the two Kanpur derailments, audio recovered from one of the suspects' cellphones suggested they were involved in them.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/kanpur-train-tragedy-audio-clips-recovered-from-suspects-phone-point-to-chatter-on-indore-patna-express-accident-3212664.html |title=Kanpur train tragedy: Audio clips recovered from suspect's phone point to 'chatter' on Indore-Patna Express accident |publisher=[[Firstpost]] |date=20 January 2017 }}</ref> Brij Kishore Giri, a [[Nepal]]ese suspected of being the men's "handler", was arrested in Nepal, as was Shamsul Huda, suspected of masterminding the plot, after he had been deported from [[Dubai]].<ref>{{cite news |author=Bharti Jain |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/isi-agent-shamshul-huda-mastermind-of-kanpur-train-derailment-arrested-in-nepal/articleshow/57014034.cms |title=ISI agent Shamshul Huda, mastermind of Kanpur train derailment, arrested in Nepal |newspaper=The Times of India |date=7 February 2017 }}</ref>


In October 2018, the [[National Investigation Agency]] (NIA) decided not to file a chargesheet for the case as there was no indication of any sabotage or explosion.<ref name="thehindu.com"/>
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[[2016 Kanpur train accident|Another train derailed]] on 28 December 2016, {{convert|50|km|mi}} from Kanpur. Both accidents were thought to have been caused by fractured tracks.<ref>{{cite news |author1=Debabrata Mohanty |author2=Avishek G. Dastidar |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/andhra-pradesh-several-dead-as-seven-coaches-engine-of-jagdalpur-bhubaneswar-express-derail-near-vizianagaram-4485762/ |title=Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar Express derailment: Third train accident in 2 months, 40 killed in Andhra |newspaper=[[Indian Express]] |date=24 January 2017 }}</ref> In January 2017, after deliberately damaged track was found in time to avoid a third derailment, three suspects arrested for placing a bomb on rail tracks near [[Ghorasahan]], Motilal Paswan, Umashankar Patel and Mukesh Yadav, were implicated in the two Kanpur derailments. They admitted working for [[Inter-Services Intelligence]] of [[Pakistan]].<ref>{{cite news |author1=Debashish Karmakar |author2=Bharti Jain |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/police-suspect-pakistans-spy-agency-isi-hand-in-two-rail-accidents-in-uttar-pradesh-that-killed-151-passengers/articleshow/56634949.cms |title=Police suspect Pakistan's spy agency ISI hand in two rail accidents in Uttar Pradesh |newspaper=The Times of India |date=18 January 2017 }}</ref> According to a police officer, although no evidence of explosives had been found in connection with the two Kanpur derailments, audio recovered from one of the suspects' cellphones suggested they were involved in them.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/kanpur-train-tragedy-audio-clips-recovered-from-suspects-phone-point-to-chatter-on-indore-patna-express-accident-3212664.html |title=Kanpur train tragedy: Audio clips recovered from suspect's phone point to 'chatter' on Indore-Patna Express accident |publisher=[[Firstpost]] |date=20 January 2017 }}</ref> Brij Kishore Giri, a [[Nepal]]ese suspected of being the men's "handler", was arrested in Nepal, as was Shamsul Huda, suspected of masterminding the plot, after he had been deported from [[Dubai]].<ref>{{cite news |author=Bharti Jain |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/isi-agent-shamshul-huda-mastermind-of-kanpur-train-derailment-arrested-in-nepal/articleshow/57014034.cms |title=ISI agent Shamshul Huda, mastermind of Kanpur train derailment, arrested in Nepal |newspaper=The Times of India |date=7 February 2017 }}</ref>


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Pukhrayan Train Derailment
Pukhrayan train derailment is located in Uttar Pradesh
Pukhrayan train derailment
Pukhrayan train derailment is located in India
Pukhrayan train derailment
Details
Date20 November 2016
3:10 a.m. local time
(21:40 UTC, 19 November)
LocationPukhrayan, Uttar Pradesh
Coordinates26°13′50″N 79°50′54″E / 26.23056°N 79.84833°E / 26.23056; 79.84833
CountryIndia
LineIndore–Patna Express
OperatorIndian Railways Western Zone
Incident typeDerailment
CauseUnder investigation/Sabotage or terrorism ruled out[1]
Statistics
Trains1
Deaths150
Injured≈150
Scheduled train route from Indore to Patna.

On 20 November 2016, the Indore–Patna Express 19321, a scheduled train from Indore to Patna, derailed near Pukhrayan, Kanpur, India, resulting in the death of 150 passengers and injuries to at least another 150.[2]

Derailment

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The Indore–Patna Express travels twice a week between Indore Junction railway station and Rajendra Nagar Terminal in Patna.[3][4] At approximately 03:10 local time on 20 November 2016, the train derailed in the town of Pukhrayan near the city of Kanpur. Fourteen carriages derailed, killing 150 people and injuring 150 others.[2]

Most of the casualties were from two severely damaged coaches, namely S1 and S2 of sleeper class, and heavy machinery was used to rescue passengers trapped in the train.[5][6]

Aftermath

[edit]

The Indian Army, the National Disaster Response Force, and teams of doctors and local police carried out rescue operations.[5][6] Rail mobile-medical units were also on site. Helpline numbers for those affected by the derailment were issued by Indian Railways.[7]

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he was "Anguished beyond words on the loss of lives due to the derailing of the Indore–Patna Express" and added that his "thoughts are with the bereaved families", in a tweet.[8] The Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu tweeted, "Strictest possible action will be taken against those who could be responsible for accident".[7]

Compensation

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As the rescue operation was underway, the Indian Railways, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief ministers across the states of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar announced ex-gratia payments for the victims of the accident.[9] Earlier on 1 September 2016, the Indian Railways had launched an optional insurance scheme at a low premium.[10]

Authority Kin of the deceased Critically injured Survivors with minor injuries Notes
Narendra Modi (Prime Minister of India) ₹2 lakh (US$2,396) ₹50,000 (US$599) - [9]
Indian Railways ₹3.5 lakh (US$4,194) ₹50,000 (US$599) ₹25,000 (US$300) [9]
Akhilesh Yadav (Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh) ₹5 lakh (US$5,991) ₹50,000 (US$599) ₹25,000 (US$300) [9]
Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh) ₹2 lakh (US$2,396) ₹50,000 (US$599) - [9]
Nitish Kumar (Chief Minister of Bihar) ₹2 lakh (US$2,396) ₹50,000 (US$599) - Compensation announced only for the residents of Bihar.[11]

Investigation

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Within hours of the incident, the central government ordered an investigation into the cause.[12] Some sources speculated the train to have been overcrowded;[13] sources in the railways suspected rail fracture might have caused the train to skid off.[14][15] Some survivors claimed that one of the coaches was making noise and that its wheels were not running smoothly.[16]

Another train derailed on 28 December 2016, 50 kilometres (31 mi) from Kanpur. Both incidents were thought to have been caused by fractured tracks.[17] In January 2017, after deliberately damaged track was found in time to avoid a third derailment, three suspects arrested for placing a bomb on rail tracks near Ghorasahan, Motilal Paswan, Umashankar Patel and Mukesh Yadav, were implicated in the two Kanpur derailments.

They admitted working for Inter-Services Intelligence of Pakistan.[18] According to a police officer, although no evidence of explosives had been found in connection with the two Kanpur derailments, audio recovered from one of the suspects' cellphones suggested they were involved in them.[19] Brij Kishore Giri, a Nepalese suspected of being the men's "handler", was arrested in Nepal, as was Shamsul Huda, suspected of masterminding the plot, after he had been deported from Dubai.[20]

In October 2018, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) decided not to file a chargesheet for the case as there was no indication of any sabotage or explosion.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Singh, Vijaita (21 October 2018). "NIA won't file chargesheet in Kanpur derailment case" – via www.thehindu.com.
  2. ^ a b "Indore-Patna Express derailment: Toll touches 150; deadliest rail mishap since 1999". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
  3. ^ "Almost 100 people killed in India train derailment". Aljazeera.com. 20 November 2016. Archived from the original on 20 November 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  4. ^ "Timetable 35" (PDF). Indian Railways. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  5. ^ a b "120 Dead After Indore-Patna Express Derails In Train Accident Near Kanpur Today". NDTV. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  6. ^ a b "Kanpur Train Accident: Rajnath Singh Sends Disaster Response Teams For Rescue Ops". NDTV. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  7. ^ a b "LIVE | Kanpur train tragedy: Death toll rises to 120, rescue operations on". Hindustan Times. 20 November 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  8. ^ "PM Narendra Modi Expresses Anguish Over Indore-Patna Express Train Derailment". NDTV. 20 November 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  9. ^ a b c d e "Indore-Patna Train Accident: Victims' Kin to Get Rs 14.5 Lakh Compensation". News18. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  10. ^ "Railways offers Rs 10 lakh insurance cover for train travel". The Economic Times. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
  11. ^ Madan Kumar (20 November 2016). "Kanpur train derailment: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announces ex-gratia payment for Rs 2 lakh to dead, Rs 50,000 to injured". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
  12. ^ "Dozens killed as train derails near Kanpur, India". BBC News. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  13. ^ "Indore-Patna Express derailment: Train was carrying more passengers than its capacity". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  14. ^ "Indore-Patna Express train accident: Rail fracture suspected to be cause of derailment". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  15. ^ "Indore Patna Express accident: MoS Railways hints at fractured track for derailment". Indian Express. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  16. ^ "Indore-Patna train derailment: FIR lodged against railway staffers". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
  17. ^ Debabrata Mohanty; Avishek G. Dastidar (24 January 2017). "Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar Express derailment: Third train accident in 2 months, 40 killed in Andhra". Indian Express.
  18. ^ Debashish Karmakar; Bharti Jain (18 January 2017). "Police suspect Pakistan's spy agency ISI hand in two rail accidents in Uttar Pradesh". The Times of India.
  19. ^ "Kanpur train tragedy: Audio clips recovered from suspect's phone point to 'chatter' on Indore-Patna Express accident". Firstpost. 20 January 2017.
  20. ^ Bharti Jain (7 February 2017). "ISI agent Shamshul Huda, mastermind of Kanpur train derailment, arrested in Nepal". The Times of India.
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