Trivedi faces ire of relatives of Kalka train mishap victims

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New Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi faced protests from family members of the passengers injured in the Kalka Mail accident and was heckled as he visited a hospital here.

The minister, who reached the hospital at about 11.20 PM last night, was surrounded by the family members who raised slogans against police and railway officials.

They alleged non-cooperation by police and railway authorities and also blamed police for taking away bodies without informing family members of the victims.

Trivedi came to the hospital after visiting the site of Sunday's mishap hours after he was sworn-in as Cabinet minister.

The minister regretted about the tragedy and the difficulties they faced.

During his stay, Trivedi was also heckled by relatives of the injured.