PM expresses grief at loss of lives in Samjhauta Exp

New Delhi, Feb 19: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expressed anguish and grief at the loss of lives in the fire at the Samjhauta Express in Haryana early today.

In a statement here, Dr Singh said the culprits will soon be brought to book.

Around 64 people were kiled and several others injured when a fire broke out in 4001 UP Delhi-Attari Samjhauta Express at Shiva Village under Chandni Bagh police station in Panipat district around 0100 hrs.

Charred bodies of the deceased, including women and children, were recovered and many of them brought to the Civil Hospital at Panipat, where the injured were admitted.

UNI