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Do not send any train to Bengal till May 26: State Chief Secy to Railways

The state said it won't be able to receive the special trains for the next few days due to cyclone Amphan

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At least 72 people have died in West Bengal due to the cyclone

ANI Kolkata
Special trains carrying migrant workers must not travel to West Bengal till May 26, the state has told the Railways after being devasted by Cyclone Amphan over the weekend.

The state government said that since the district administrations were involved the relief and rehabilitation after the cyclone, it won't be able to receive the special trains.

"As you are aware, West Bengal has been severely impacted by Super Cyclone Amphan on May 20/May 21 causing extensive damage to the infrastructure. As district administration is incuvolved with relief and rehabilitation works, it will not be possible to receive special trains for

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