24th June, 2003
President's Secretariat  


PRESS RELEASE


The President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has expressed his deep shock and grief over the train accident in Sindhudurg District of Maharashtra in which a number of people were killed and many others were injured. The President has conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured a speedy recovery. The President has directed Ministry of Railways to provide all possible assistance to those affected by this accident.