Harish Rao Hands Over Exgratia To Victims Of Train Accident

Irrigation Minister T Harish Rao today handed over exgratia of Rs 5 lakh, Rs 2 lakh on behalf of the State Government and Railways to the 14 families of those deceased in Masaipet Rail accident.  Along with Deputy Speaker Padma Devender Reddy he met the victims’ families and consoled them. He also given them an assurance for insurance amount of Rs 1 lakh.

The minister mentioned how moved is the state government with the accident and the victims and said with CM’s orders,soon after the accident news reached the Government, the ministers immediately swung into action to rescue injured kids and get them treated. We have saved 20 kids with prompt actions, claimed the minister. The minister mentioned how the CM went to hospital and personally directed the medical team regarding treating the kids and how the Government did everything they could to help the victims. The minister said while they can’t fill the void the parents feel for their loss, they can help them a little with the exgratia.

The prompt and efficient response of the ministers has been appreciated by many who observed the tragedy and its aftermath.