(a) the number of persons killed/injured and the value of Railway property damaged in a bomb explosion in G.L. Express between Khandigar and Gareswar station in Kamrup district in Assam on July 31, 2000;
(b) the number of trains affected and diverted to different routes;
(c) whether the Government have announced to pay compensation to the victims of said accidents; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the amount of compensation has so far been paid to the victims?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI DIGVIJAY SINGH )
(a) In the bomb explosion in 5716 Up Katihar-Tezpur
Express on 31.7.2000, 9 persons were killed and 12
persons were injured. The Value of Railway property
damaged in the incident is approximately Rs.5,50,000/-.
(b) Following the bomb explosion and suspension of
night running of trains in Assam area of Alipurduar
Division, the number of trains affected is as follows:-
Metre Gauge - 12 trains Broad Gauge - 12 trains