Madurai train fire: Mortal remains of 9 pilgrims airlifted to Lucknow

The mortal remains of nine victims, who died in a fire accident at a train compartment stationed near Madurai yard on Saturday were brought to Lucknow Airport on Sunday. The remains are being taken to their native places. The mortal remains of nine victims and injured persons were brought to Lucknow by four Indigo flights–6E 6311, 6E 2088, 6E 2789, 6E 7389 and 6E 6353. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister who also went to the airport expressed his grief over the accident and said, “This is an hour of grief. I pray for all the departed souls to give them a place at your feet and give courage to the family to bear the pain.