The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the loss of lives on account of derailment of a train in Kaushambi district of Uttar Pradesh yesterday (May 25, 2015).

In a message to Shri Ram Naik, the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, the President has said "I am sad to learn about the derailment of a train in Kaushambi district this afternoon, in which some persons have lost their lives and many others are injured. I understand rescue and relief operations are currently underway.

I call upon the State Government and other authorities to provide all possible aid to the bereaved families, who have lost their near and dear ones as well as medical assistance to the injured.

Please convey my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. I wish speedy recovery to the injured persons”.

This release issued at 1120 hrs.