Odisha Train Accident: State Government Revises Death Toll to 288 in Balasore Triple Train Crash, 83 Bodies at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar
Jena said that 205 bodies of the the total 288 have been identified so far and handed over to their families. The remaining 83 bodies were kept at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar and other hospitals for identification, he said.
Bhubaneswar, June 6: The Odisha government on Tuesday revised the death toll in the Balasore train crash to 288. Speaking to reporters, Chief Secretary PK Jena said, 275 deaths were confirmed till Monday, and after verification of bodies, the figure was raised to 288. Odisha Train Tragedy FIR By CBI Provides for a Maximum Five-Year Jail Term.
Jena said that 205 bodies of the the total 288 have been identified so far and handed over to their families. The remaining 83 bodies were kept at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar and other hospitals for identification, he said.
"We have received many queries on the helpline numbers released by the government. We are optimistic that all bodies will be identified," Jena said.
He said the state government was bearing the cost of treatment of the injured, and transportation of bodies to respective destinations. Balasore Train Accident Scenes Affect Mental Health of Rescuers: Rescuer Suffered Hallucinations of Blood, Another Lost Appetite, Says NDRF DG; Psychological Counselling Initiated (Watch Video).
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik sanctioned Rs 1.95 crore for ex-gratia payment to the families of 39 deceased persons from Odisha.
According to the government, Rs 5 lakh will be given to the kin of each deceased persons as ex-gratia. The money was being provided from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF).
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