Four people have been killed after Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express derailed near Chhapra in Bihar.

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Four people have been killed after Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express derailed near Chhapra in Bihar. (PTI)

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According to reports, 11 coaches of train number 12236 have derailed. (PTI)

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Railways, while confirming the death of 4 people in the accident, has not ruled out sabotage in view of a shutdown call by Maoists in the area. (PTI)

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Relief and rescue operations are on in full swing at the accident site. Relief train is taking the stranded passengers to the nearest station. (PTI)

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Railway minister Sadanada Gowda expressed grief over the loss of lives in the mishap. He directed the railway administration to render best possible treatment to the injured passengers. (PTI)

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"Commissioner of railway safety will conduct an independent inquiry to find out the cause of the accident," the railway minister said.

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Railway Board chairman Arunendra Kumar said sabotage seems to be the prima facie cause of the accident.

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Chhapra MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy reached the accident site and took stock of the relief efforts. "It is too early to comment on role of Maoists. Only a proper investigation will reveal the truth." Rudy said when asked about possibility of sabotage.

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