KATHMANDU: The government has expressed grief over the death of 12 people including seven Nepalis in a rail accident occurred in Jalgaon near the Pardhade railroad station in Maharashtra. The accident occurred on 22 January.

Issuing a press statement today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended condolences to the families of those deceased and wished for a speedy recovery for the injured.

The Ministry confirmed the demise of Nepali citizens Kamala Nabin Bhandari, Lachhiram Pasi, Himu Nandaram Bishwakarma, Nandaram Padhma Bishwakarma, Maisara Kami Bishwakarma, Jokla Kami and Radheshyam Radh Nepali.

Out of the four injured Nepalis, three are receiving treatment at a local health facility and one is in critical condition at Godawari Hospital, Jalgaon.

The Ministry stated that officials are coordinating with the Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi and concerned Indian agencies through the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu to repatriate the bodies of the deceased Nepalis and provide necessary medical treatment to the injured passengers.