The tragic collision on Monday between a goods train and the Kanchanjungja Express near Rangapani station in West Bengal has left a community devastated, with personal stories emerging of lives lost in the accident.
Clev Subba, a dynamic young officer with the Excise Department, was returning to Manikchak when the accident claimed his life. Known for his vibrant personality and dedicated service, Subba’s sudden demise has left his locality in disbelief and mourning. His wife, employed at North Bengal Medical College, now cares for their two-year-old child amid an outpouring of tributes on social media.
Prayash, a senior colleague and friend, expressed shock over Subba’s untimely death. “We both work in the excise department and have conducted major raids together. We’ve also served together during G-20. He was very mature and his hard work always set him apart. I’m shocked and at a loss for words. I heard this news from the media which deeply shocked me,” Prayash told News18.
Ripa Ghosh, 28, traveling to her brother’s wedding, recounted the harrowing ordeal. “I will never sleep. This was like an earthquake when that goods train banged into us. Our bogey turned upside down, and my 9-year-old child slipped out of my hand. There was too much noise, and I can not describe the feeling. Many seats fell on me, and people were rushing around as everyone was almost running. I have immense pain in my body, and my son has a head injury,” she said.
As the community mourns its losses, rail authorities are investigating the incident. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who visited the spot and took stock of relief operations, announced compensation for the injured and kin of the deceased. While Rs 10 lakh would be given to the next of kin of the deceased, Rs 2.5 lakh would be provided to the grievously injured and Rs 50,000 to those with minor injuries.
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