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Business News/ News / India/  PM Modi inspects train accident site in Balasore, vows strict action against those found guilty
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PM Modi inspects train accident site in Balasore, vows strict action against those found guilty

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited some of the injured passengers at the Fakir Mohan Hospital in Odisha's Balasore on Saturday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the train accident site, in Balasore on Saturday. Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnav and Dharmendra Pradhan also seen. (PIB)Premium
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the train accident site, in Balasore on Saturday. Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnav and Dharmendra Pradhan also seen. (PIB)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited Odisha’s Balasore, a day after a massive accident took place there and assured that stringent action would be taken against those found responsible. He also took stock of the ongoing rescue and relief operations going on.

“It’s a painful incident. Government will leave no stone unturned for the treatment of those injured. It’s a serious incident, instructions issued for probe from every angle. Those found guilty will be punished stringently. Railway is working towards track restoration. I met the injured victims," he said.

PM Modi said that instructions have been given to ensure proper and speedy investigation of the tragedy, and to take prompt and stringent action against those found guilty. He commended the efforts of the Odisha government, local administration and of the local people, especially youth, who worked through the night to assist ongoing efforts.

The prime minister also lauded the local citizens who turned up in large numbers for blood donation, to help those injured. He said that Railways is working to provide rescue and relief, as well as to ensure quick restoration of rail tracks.

Interacting with the local authorities, personnel from the disaster relief forces and railways officials, the prime minister emphasised on ‘whole of government’ approach to mitigate the tragedy.

At least 288 people died and over 900 were injured after three trains – Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Coromandel Express and a goods train -- crashed into each other at Bahanaga Bazar Station in Balasore district.

A coordinated rescue operation was initiated with the participation of seven National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, five Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) units, and 24 Fire Services and Emergency units.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed Mi-17 helicopters to evacuate the deceased and injured. The Eastern Command confirms that the IAF is collaborating with the civil administration and Indian Railways to ensure effective rescue efforts.

The Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the site and directed a “high level" probe and said measures will be taken to ensure such incidents do not take place in the future.

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik also visited the accident site to take stock of the situation.

 

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Published: 03 Jun 2023, 06:10 PM IST
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