Assam CM Monitors Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express Derailment

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said his government is closely monitoring the situation following the derailment of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express in Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh.

Officials reported that at least four coaches of the train, en route to Dibrugarh, derailed between Motiganj and Jhilahi railway stations around 2:35 pm.

'HCM Dr. @himantabiswa has been briefed about the derailment of Dibrugarh - Chandigarh express in Uttar Pradesh,' the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said on X. 'HCM is monitoring the situation, and the Government of Assam is in touch with relevant authorities,' it added.

(With inputs from agencies.)