Aizawl: The Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has urged Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to order a thorough investigation into the Kolkata–Sairang train accident and ensure proper medical treatment and assistance for all those injured.
In a letter dated November 11, 2026, MPCC president Lal Thanzara expressed grief over the accident and conveyed solidarity with the injured passengers and their families on behalf of the party.
Lal Thanzara urged the Railway Ministry to ensure that all injured passengers receive the best possible medical treatment and that their immediate needs and other assistance requirements are addressed without delay. He said the recovery of those injured should remain the top priority.
Raising concerns over railway safety and passenger security, he called for a prompt, impartial and comprehensive investigation to establish the exact cause and circumstances of the accident.
He also urged the ministry to take immediate steps to strengthen railway safety measures and preventive mechanisms to avoid similar incidents in the future, stressing that passenger safety must remain a top priority for Indian Railways.
Lal Thanzara expressed hope that the Railway Ministry would provide all possible assistance to the injured and take timely measures to prevent the recurrence of such accidents.
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