Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday said the Jalgaon train accident was the result of a 'sheer rumour' about fire by a tea-seller inside the Pushpak Express, which led to panic and some passengers jumping off.

After 13 people lost their lives in Jalgaon train accident, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday said that the incident occurred after rumours of fire in the train which created panic among the travellers and as a result,

The Railway Ministry has announced ex gratia payments of Rs 1.5 lakh for the deceased, Rs 50,000 for those seriously injured, and Rs 5,000 for minor injuries. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has pledged Rs 5 lakh for each victim’s family and full medical expense coverage for the injured.