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A tragic train accident occurred in Purnea district when four people were hit by a Vande Bharat Express. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured. The incident happened near Kasba Jawanpur on the Katihar-Jogbani rail section early Friday morning. Police and railway authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.

Key Points: Nitish Kumar Mourns Purnea Vande Bharat Train Accident Victims

  • Four people died after being hit by Vande Bharat Express near Kasba Jawanpur
  • Injured victims admitted to GMCH hospital for emergency treatment
  • Bihar Police and RPF officials immediately reached the accident spot for investigation
  • Bodies sent for post-mortem while families receive CM's condolences
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar expresses grief over loss of lives in Purnea train accident

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar expresses grief over 4 deaths in Purnea Vande Bharat train accident, wishes speedy recovery for injured, and offers condolences to bereaved families.

"The incident of four people losing their lives after being hit by Vande Bharat train at Purnia Junction is tragic - Nitish Kumar"

Patna, October 3

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday expressed condolences after four people lost their lives after being hit by a Vande Bharat Express near Kasba Jawanpur on the Katihar-Jogbani rail section.

The Chief Minister also wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.

In a social media post on X, Chief Minister Kumar, "The incident of four people their lives after being hit by Vande Bharat train at Purnia Junction is tragic. Wishing for the speedy recovery of the person injured in this accident. Praying to God to grant strength to the bereaved families to bear this hour of grief with patience."

https://x.com/NitishKumar/status/1974080735142424631?s=08

Tragedy struck in Purnia district on Friday morning when four people lost their lives after being hit by a Vande Bharat Express near Kasba Jawanpur on the Katihar-Jogbani rail section while many others sustained injuries and have been admitted to GMCH for treatment.

Soon after receiving the information about the incident, officials of Bihar Police and Railway Police Force (RPF) immediately reached the spot.

The bodies have been sent for post-mortem. Injured are receiving treatment at the hospital.

Earlier today, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar transferred a total amount of Rs 2500 crore to 25 lakh beneficiary women under the 'Mukhya Mantri Mahila rojgar Yojana'.

In a post on X, the Chief Minister's Office wrote, "Today, Honorable Chief Minister Shri Nitish Kumar ji transferred a total amount of Rs 2500 crore to 25 lakh beneficiary women under the 'Mukhya Mantri Mahila rojgar Yojana' at the rate of Rs 10,000 per beneficiary from 'Sankalp' located at 1 Anne Marg."

"The Honorable Chief Minister said that the Honorable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, launched the 'Chief Minister's Women's Employment Scheme' on September 26, 2025. On that occasion, a total amount of ₹7,500 crore was transferred through DBT to 7.5 million women beneficiaries of the state at the rate of Rs 10,000 each," it added.

- ANI

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Priya S
While CM's condolences are appreciated, we need concrete action. Why are people still crossing tracks when high-speed trains like Vande Bharat operate? Better fencing and awareness campaigns are needed.
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Sarah B
Tragic incident. Hope the injured recover soon. The government should provide adequate compensation to the affected families. Every life matters.
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Arjun K
Om Shanti. These accidents are heartbreaking. While we appreciate the women's employment scheme, railway safety should be equally prioritized. Infrastructure development must include safety measures.
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Meera T
So sad to hear about this tragedy in my home state. The families must be devastated. Hope the administration provides proper support and investigates how this happened. 🕊️
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David E
Heartbreaking news. The contrast between announcing large welfare schemes and these preventable accidents is stark. Both development and safety should go hand in hand.

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