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Amritsar train tragedy: Probe gives clean chit to Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife
CHANDIGARH: A magisterial probe into the Amritsar train tragedy in which around 60 people died, has apparently given a "clean chit" to Navjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu, who was the chief guest at the Dussehra event.
Jalandhar Divisional Commissioner B Purushartha-- appointed the special executive magistrate by the government to probe the accident-- indicted the son of a Congress councillor, who organised the event as well as officials of Amritsar district administration, municipal corporation, railways and local police, official sources said.
The crowd was watching the burning of a Ravana effigy near Joda Phatak on October 19 when they were mowed down by a passing train.
A 300-page report of magisterial probe into the accident was submitted to the Punjab Home Secretary last month.
The report stressed that Saurabh Mithu Madan, son of the Congress councillor and a close aide of the Sidhus, should have ensured safety of people at the venue, official sources said.
The report also blamed Amritsar administration and municipality officials over safety measures and permission given for holding the event.
The role of railways also came under the scanner for giving the green signal to a fast train despite the presence of a huge crowd on the tracks.
The Home department has put up the file pertaining to the report before Chief Minister Amarinder Singh for further action.
Notably, an inquiry conducted by the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety into this incident had blamed "negligence" of people, standing on the railway track, for the tragic incident.
Meanwhile, Additional Director General of Police (Railways) Iqbal Preet Singh Sahota is conducting a separate inquiry into the accident to fix responsibility.
The statements of over 150 people including railway officials and Navjot Kaur Sidhu were recorded by Purushartha, while Navjot Singh Sidhu, who had questioned the Railways for giving clean chit to loco-pilot of the train, had submitted his statement in writing.
Opposition Akali Dal had earlier rejected the institution of the magisterial probe and sought registration of case against Navjot Kaur Sidhu and the event organiser, claiming that she allegedly left the venue without bothering about the victims. (Agencies)
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Amritsar (Punjab), Dec 6 (ANI):Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu and his wife Navjot Kaur, on Thursday, were given a clean chit in a magisterial inquiry into the Amritsar train tragedy, which left 60 people dead after a speeding train ran over revellers who were standing on tracks to watch the burning of Ravana effigy on Dussehra in October.
The probe was conducted by the Punjab government and the report was submitted to Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh who gave the clean chit to the couple, stating that they were not present in the Dussehra event when the mishap happened.
In an exclusive interview with ANI, after being cleared in the inquiry, Navjot Kaur Sidhu said that the accusations were politically motivated.
"If I am called to attend an event and an incident takes place there, then how am I responsible for it? These are attempts to malign the name of the Sidhu family. There is a dire need to make a law in India that before attending any event the chief guest must send its team to the spot and must see if something wrong is happening. In Ludhiana too, people celebrated Dussehra on railway tracks as there was no space inside the city but the action was not taken against the authorities," she said.
The accident took place on October 19 at the Dhobi Ghat ground in Choura Bazar near Jhoda Phatak area in Amritsar after a train crushed a crowd that had spilled onto railway tracks while watching the burning of effigies on Dussehra.
Immediately after the incident, Kaur reiterated that she was innocent, stating that "the effigy of Ravana was burnt and I had just left the site when the incident happened. Priority is to get the injured treated. Dussehra celebrations are held there every year. People who are doing politics over this incident should be ashamed."
The magisterial inquiry under the Divisional Commissioner of Jalandhar was ordered by Punjab Chief Minister to ascertain the cause of the accident. (ANI)
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Navjot Singh Sidhu, his wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu given a clean chit in the Amritsar train mishap; Councillor's son indicted
Navjot Singh Sidhu, his wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu given a clean chit in the Amritsar train mishap; Councillor’s son indicted
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On Thursday, Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu and his wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu were given a clean chit in the Amritsar train mishap case. The train tragedy that took place on October 19 in which more than 61 people were killed. Over 70 were injured when people were watching the burning of the Ravana effigy from near and on the railway track.
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The Punjab government will provide jobs to the eligible family members of those killed in the Amritsar rail tragedy, Cabinet minister Navjot Singh Sidhu said Friday. At least 59 people were killed after a crowd of Dussehra revellers that had spilled onto railway tracks while watching the burning of a Ravana effigy was run over by a train in Amritsar.The people falling in the old age category would be given pension by the government, he said.Sidhu reiterated that he is committed to help the affected families monetarily and that the families would not be left in the lurch with the government standing shoulder-to-shoulder with them in their hour of need.”The state government will give jobs to the eligible family members of those killed in the rail tragedy,” he told reporters here.The minister said that though many people are coming forward to adopt the children rendered orphan in the tragedy, the government would only allow the adoption to take place after the completion of formalities and procedures as per the law.The local government minister handed over cheques of financial assistance to 5 more victim families of the recent rail tragedy.He said that till date 46 families have been provided with the financial assistance and the rest of the 13 cheques would also be given soon.Sidhu termed as “most unfortunate” that some elements are playing politics over the bodies of the people killed in the tragedy.He said the state government would do everything possible to help the affected families. The Rediff.com : 26th. Oct,18
CABINET MINISTER NAVJOT SINGH SIDHU SAID NEXT OF KIN OF THOSE KILLED IN AMRITSAR TRAIN ACCIDENT WILL BE GIVEN GOVT. JOBS : The Punjab government will provide jobs to the eligible family members of those killed in the Amritsar rail tragedy, Cabinet minister Navjot Singh Sidhu said Friday.
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Under attack from the opposition, Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu has said trains usually run at a much slower speed in the Joda Phatak area of Amritsar than the one that mowed down 61 people standing on the track to watch a Ravan effigy burn during Dussehra last…
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12:47 IST: The Indian Railways will conduct its own inquiry. But we want to have an inquiry of our own. The report will be submitted within four weeks, Captain Amarinder Singh said 12:45 IST: Punjab CM orders immediate release of Rs 3 crore to district collector of Amritsar for payment of ex-gratia to the families of the deceased 12:27 IST: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan tweeted saying, “Saddened to learn of the tragic train accident in Amritsar India. Condolences go to the families of the deceased.”
Saddened to learn of the tragic train accident in Amritsar India. Condolences go to the families of the deceased. Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) October 20, 2018 11:57 IST: “Reached Amandeep Hospital to meet the patients admitted here. Will ensure full support to the victims, Captain Amarinder Singh tweeted.
Reached Amandeep Hospital to meet the patients admitted here. Will ensure full support to the victims. https://t.co/fmxHp4CHk3 Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 20, 2018
Was briefed by the district officials and the crises management team about the #AmritsarTrainAccident and the relief operations on arrival at Amritsar airport. Going on to visit the injured in various hospitals. pic.twitter.com/eosQX2qSue Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 20, 2018 11:33 IST: Seven of the nearly 70 people injured in the train accident near Amritsar are in critical condition.
“Among the injured, the conditions of seven persons continue to remain critical,” an official said.
According to the officials, many of the deceased were yet to be identified. 11:31 IST: Thirty-nine of the 61 people killed in the train accident near here have been identified so far, officials told PTI.
According to officials, the post-mortem examination on 29 bodies has been done. 11:30 IST: Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh is being briefed by the crisis management group on relief and rehabilitation measures in Amritsar 11:02 IST: Dalbir Singh, the man who played the role of Ravan at the Ramleela where 60 people were mowed down under a moving train, has also died in the accident.
#Amritsar: Dalbir Singh (pic 1), who played the role of Ravan in a Ramlila in the city during Dussehra celebrations, died in #AmritsarTrainAccident, yesterday. His mother (pic 3) says, “I appeal to the govt to provide a job to my daughter-in law. She also has a 8-month old baby.” pic.twitter.com/MFDHVhwf4G— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2018 09:54 IST: Amritsar train accident: The driver of the train that mowed down 60 people and injured nearly 72 in Amritsar on Friday has told police officials that he had received a green signal and had no idea that hundreds of people were standing on the track.
The Punjab Police and Railway Police have detained him for questioning at the Ludhiana Railway Station. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE 09:17 IST: In wake of the Amritsar train tragedy, eight trains passing through the route have been cancelled and five diverted. Besides this, 10 trains were short-terminated (ended before their scheduled destination) and five were short-originated (started from a station ahead of the scheduled origin). 09:05 IST: Railway Minister Piyush Goyal will reach New Delhi around 4 pm today. He was on an official tour to the US and will cut short the trip. He is expected to go to Amritsar after landing in Delhi.
May God give strength to the bereaved and injured. Railways is proving all possible assistance at the site. I have cancelled all engagemnts in USA and immediately returning back to India.— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) October 19, 2018 07:31 IST: The monumental tragedy could well have been averted but for some fatal lapses:
— No barricading of tracks
— No nod from railway authorities to hold event
— Cops ignored accident threat
— No lighting around tracks
Read: 4 lapses that killed 60 in Amritsar train accident 07:25 IST: Actor Alia Bhatt took to Twitter too to grieve the Amritsar train tragedy. She said the accident exemplified poor attitude towards caution and safety.
The #AmritsarTrainAccident is heartbreaking! Terrible terrible thing to have happened..This is just another example our extremely poor attitude towards caution and safety.. Prayers for all those suffering Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) October 20, 2018 07:23 IST: Secretary-General of UN António Guterres and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau extended their condolences for the tragedy.
My heart goes to all in Amritsar following Friday’s tragic accident. Earlier this month, I was honoured to visit the Golden Temple and witnessed the warmth and generosity of the people. My deepest condolences to those who have lost family and loved ones. António Guterres (@antonioguterres) October 19, 2018
My thoughts are with everyone who has lost a loved one in the tragic train crash in Amritsar, India. Canadians are keeping you in our hearts tonight & wishing all those injured a full recovery.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau CanadianPM (@CanadianPM) October 20, 2018 07:20 IST: Former Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu expressed grief over the incident.
My heart goes out to all those who have lost their lives & injured in the unfortunate tragedy happened in Punjab. Horrific incident turning celebration into a disaster. May the departed souls rest in peace. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured. #Amritsar Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) October 19, 2018 07:16 IST: Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu visited Guru Nanak Dev Hospital in Amritsar where the injured were admitted. Sidhu refused to answer any question asked by India Today reporter.
Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu visits Guru Nanak Dev Hospital in Amritsar where injured have been admitted after the #AmritsarTrainAccident yesterday. pic.twitter.com/YPgKfbfQh4 ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2018 04:02 IST: Minister of State Railways Manoj Sinha said that the railway administration had no information about the event.
Railway administration is at work to provide all kinds of needed help. It’s not the time to do politics. Priority is to give best medical aid to injured. Railway administration had no information about this event: MoS Railways Manoj Sinha at the site of #Amritsar train accident. pic.twitter.com/2Imr5ROWr5 ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2018 03:54 IST: Punjab Governor VP Singh Badnore who reached Guru Nanak Dev Hospital said, “This is a very unfortunate incident. Those who need to be punished will be punished and accountability will be fixed. I’m here to ensure that proper medical aid is provided to injured.”
This is very unfortunate incident.Inquiry will be done&those who need to be punished will be punished&accountability will be fixed.I’m here to ensure that proper medical aid is provided to injured:Punjab Governor VP Singh Badnore at Guru Nanak Dev Hospital.#AmritsarTrainAccident pic.twitter.com/TSJmkGccp3 ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2018 03:52 IST: Chairman of Railway Board Ashwani Lohani said, “Railway administration was not informed about the Dussehra celebrations near the main line. People were watching Dussehra celebrations from railway tracks. They need to be more alert, they must not trespass on railway tracks.”
Railway administration was not informed about the Dussehra celebration near main line. Ppl were watching Dussehra celebrations from railway tracks.Ppl need to be more alert,they must not trespass on railway tracks:Ashwani Lohani, Chairman Railway Board,on #Amritsar train accident pic.twitter.com/PoFCAaVFH3
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He added, “It would be wrong to say that Railways is responsible for this accident. There are two manned level-crossing on that track, both were closed. It is the main line. There is no speed restriction there.” 03:47 IST: Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Kiran Bedi in a Twitter post mourned the tragedy, calling it a consequence of “shared negligence”.
Feel very sad to hear of the #AmritsarTrainTragedy when Dussehra festivities turned tragic. Primafacie it is a result of a shared negligence. We as Indians are very little safety conscious. Kiran Bedi (@thekiranbedi) October 19, 2018 00:33 IST: 13 trains shortly terminated, 5 trains short originated, 6 trains cancelled and 2 trains diverted following Amritsar train accident 23:52 IST: Chief medical officer of Civil Hospital has confirmed the death of 60 people. He said at least 51 were injured in the accident.
60 dead & 51 injured in #Amritsar train accident: Chief Medical Officer of Civil Hospital, Amritsar. #Punjab pic.twitter.com/sud3CDImJX ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2018 23:33 IST: Amritsar Police Commissioner SS Srivastava said around 58 people have been killed. The death toll is expected to rise. 23:26 IST: Minutes after the DMU Jalandhar-Amritsar passenger train ran over 50 people watching the burning of a Ravan eggify from a railway track, the loco pilot of the train had immediately informed the station master at the next station about the incident, officials told news agency IANS.
A senior railway official said that the loco pilot after sensing that the train crushed a number of people on tracks, he immediately informed the station master at Amritsar station.
The official said that the loco pilot’s version would also be recorded to ascertain the cause of the accident. 23:24 IST: At least 50 people were killed on Friday evening after a crowd of people celebrating Dussehra had spilled onto railway tracks while watching the burning of Ravana effigy was run over by a train near Amritsar. The horrifying moments were caught on camera. Click to watch
WARNING | Following video contains content which might be disturbing for some viewers 23:11 IST: * The number of dead and injured is still not clear but over 50 people are said to killed in the accident
* Around 60 people have received medical treatment at Civil Hospital
* The Centre has announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia
* Punjab government has announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for kin of deceased
* Punjab government has announced state mourning on Saturday; offices, schools, colleges to remain closed
* Train services on Jalandhar-Amritsar route suspended
* Railways has issued helpline numbers: 0183-2223171, 0183-2564485 23:03 IST: The Opposition has accused the state’s Congress government for lapses in allowing celebrations near railway tracks and Punjab minister Navjot Sidhu’s wife facing allegations of leaving the site soon after the incident.
Navjot Kaur Sidhu, who was the chief guest at the event, later talked to media at a hospital where injured were taken and said her priority was to ensure they receive proper treatment.
“The effigy of Ravana was burnt and I had just left the site when the incident happened. Priority should be to get the injured treated,” she said.
She also asked people to refrain from politicising the issue. 23:01 IST: Approximately more than 60 injured people including children have received medical treatment till now. Most people have suffered orthopedic injuries, abrasions, head trauma and eye injuries
– Dr Sandeep, emergency medical officer of Civil Hospital 22:59 IST: All services on Jalandhar-Amritsar route remained suspended three hours after Dussehra revellers standing across railway tracks were mowed down by a train near Amritsar Friday evening, a railway official told PTI.
While some trains are being diverted, many are stationed near Jalandhar, he said. Railways has issued helpline numbers 0183-2223171, 0183-2564485 for the kin of those injured and dead in the accident between Manawala and Ferozpur stations near Amritsar. 22:53 IST: Shocked to know about Amritsar train tragedy. My prayers are with the families who have lost their kin. Negligent officials of all the concerned departments should be punished. Immediate focus should be on relief. I request people to be careful and act responsibly in public places.
– Siddaramaiah 22:50 IST: “There are not enough words to mourn the Amritsar train tragedy that has claimed so many innocent lives. My deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. The incident needs to be probed as it casts serious question on administration,” Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal said. 22:49 IST: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Rs 2 lakh for the family of those deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured in Amritsar train accident 22:24 IST: I have spoken to senior officials about the tragedy. This will be accident will be investigated. People who had assembled for the Dussehra festival were in the celebratory mood and amid the noise, they could not hear the train horn. My wife (Navjout Kaur Sidhu) is in hospital meeting the injured. It is an unfortunate tragedy. We all should not politicise the matter. This is the time for everyone to come together and share the grief.
– Navjot Sidhu 22:24 IST: Take a look at the sequence of events that took place at the site:
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Here’s the latest sequence of events that took place in Punjab!
Watch Live: https://t.co/4fqxBVUizL pic.twitter.com/vY2M0czsMJ India Today (@IndiaToday) October 19, 2018 22:22 IST: Punjab CM Amarinder Singh has set up a crisis management group to monitor the relief and rehabilitation efforts in the incident. The group is led by health minister Brahm Mohindra and includes revenue minister Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria and technical education minister Charanjit S Channi. The team has rushed to the accident site. 22:18 IST: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said the state will remain in mourning on Saturday. He said all the offices and educational institutions will remain closed.
The state will remain in mourning tomorrow in view of #Amritsar train mishap. All offices & educational institutions will remain closed.
Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 19, 2018 22:15 IST: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has ordered an inquiry into the train accident in Amritsar which has claimed at least 50 lives and has left 30-35 people injured. 22:14 IST: Railways has said that the effigy was being burnt just 70-80 metres away from the railway tracks. According to CPRO, Northern Railways, people present at the spot started running towards the railway track as the effigy caught fire. The level crossing was shut at the time when the train was passing, he said.
Ravan effigy was being burnt 70-80 m from the gate,when the effigy fell, people present there ran towards the railway track, at the time a train was passing&level crossing there was shut. As per initial info 30-35 ppl injured: CPRO, Northern Railways on #Amritsar train accident pic.twitter.com/s0sgR3dwEJ ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2018 22:12 IST: Navjot Singh Sidhu’s wife was the chief guest during the program. She was late and therefore the program got delayed. Had she been on time, the program would have been over much earlier. After hearing the news, Mrs Sidhu left the site rather than helping in rescue.
– Senior Akali Dal leader BS Majitha to India Today 22:10 IST: Joda Phatak is between Mananwala and Amritsar railway stations. 22:02 IST: Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal has cancelled all engagements in the US and returning to India.
May God give strength to the bereaved and injured. Railways is proving all possible assistance at the site.
I have cancelled all engagemnts in USA and immediately returning back to India. Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) October 19, 2018 22:00 IST: According to PTI, at least 300 people were watching Ravana dahan at the ground near the tracks when the incident occurred. While Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh announced Rs 5 lakh for the kin of each deceased and free treatment for the injured, officials said there was no decision as yet on any compensation from the Railways. 21:57 IST: Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge calls Amritsar train tragedy a loss of nation
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Congress leader @MallikarjunINC calls #AmritsarTrainTragedy the loss of the nation
Watch Live: https://t.co/4fqxBVUizL pic.twitter.com/OdzDZjuuY0 India Today (@IndiaToday) October 19, 2018 21:52 IST: AAP national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal asked Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) volunteers to help authorities in Punjab in carrying out relief work after a tragic train accident in Amritsar in which at least 50 people have died.
Several people were mowed down by a passing train when they were standing across railway tracks in Amritsar to watch the burning of a Ravana effigy as part of Dussehra celebrations.
“Extremely sad news coming about a major train accident near Amritsar I appeal to all our volunteers in the area to help authorities in the relief work and provide whatever help we can in this moment of crisis,” Kejriwal tweeted.
Extremely sad news coming about a major train accident near Amritsar
I appeal to all our volunteers in the area to help authorities in the relief work and provide whatever help we can in this moment of crisis
Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) October 19, 2018 21:48 IST: Helpline Numbers: 01832223171,01832564485
Telephone numbers at Manawala station
Railways – 73325
BSNL – 0183-2440024
Telephone numbers at power cabin ASR
Railways – 72820
BSNL – 0183-2402927
Two FCT numbers are provided at the gate
9779232880
9779232558 21:38 IST: Rajnath Singh said he has spoken to the Home secretary and the DGP of Punjab and enquired about the relief work. Read more 21:24 IST: Speaking to ANI, ADG PR, Indian Railways said that Manoj Sinha is rushing to the spot. “It is an unfortunate accident. We don’t have any confirmation on the numbers who have been impacted by the incident. Accident relief train has reached the site. Minister of State for Railways is also rushing to the spot,” she said.
It is an unfortunate accident. We don’t have any confirmation on the numbers who have been impacted by the incident. Accident relief train has reached the site. Minister of State for Railways is also rushing to the spot: ADG PR, Indian Railways pic.twitter.com/bwfmxOxDW2
ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2018 21:19 IST: Navjot Kaur Sidhu, who was the chief guest of the event, said she had already left the site when the incident happened.
“The effigy of Ravan was burnt and I had just left the site when the incident happened. Priority is to get the injured treated. Dussehra celebrations are held there every year. People who are doing politics over this incident should be ashamed,” she said.
#BreakingNews#AmritsarTrainTragedy@sherryontopp’s wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu says that she had left before the accident took place
It is a very very sad incident, says cricketer @harbhajan_singh
Live: https://t.co/4fqxBVUizL pic.twitter.com/0VF7QZAf26 India Today (@IndiaToday) October 19, 2018 21:15 IST: Punjab Police Commissioner SS Srivastava told ANI that the exact death toll is not known yet but is definitely more than 50-60. “We are still evacuating people,” he said. 21:11 IST: “Shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic train incident that occurred in Amritsar. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. I pray for the injured to recover quickly. Railways is conducting immediate relief and rescue operations,” Piyush Goyal said in a tweet.
Shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic train incident that occurred in Amritsar. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. I pray for the injured to recover quickly. Railways is conducting immediate relief and rescue operations. Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) October 19, 2018 21:09 IST: Shortly after over 50 people were killed when a train ran into crowds at Joda Phatak crossing in Amritsar, Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh announced compensation for the kin of those deceased in the tragedy. Read more 21:06 IST: “Shocked to hear about the tragedy on rail tracks in Amritsar, Punjab. Understand Indian Railways and local authorities are taking steps to help affected people. Heartfelt condolences to bereaved families,” President Ram Nath Kovind tweeted.
Shocked to hear about the tragedy on rail tracks in Amritsar, Punjab. Understand Indian Railways and local authorities are taking steps to help affected people. Heartfelt condolences to bereaved families #PresidentKovind President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 19, 2018 21:04 IST: #WATCH The moment when the DMU train 74943 stuck people watching Dussehra celebrations in Choura Bazar near #Amritsar (Source:Mobile footage-Unverified) pic.twitter.com/cmX0Tq2pFE ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2018 21:02 IST: Punjab CM Amarinder Singh says will do everything possible to assist the injured. “Have directed the district administration to leave no stone unturned to ensure the best possible treatment for them,” he said.
We will do everything possible to assist the injured. Have directed the district administration to leave no stone unturned to ensure the best possible treatment for them. pic.twitter.com/90ddA1XeZQ Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 19, 2018 20:59 IST: An eyewitness told ANI that the Dussehra celebration at the spot was organised by the Congress without permission. “Navjot Singh Sidhu’s wife was the chief guest at the celebrations and she continued to give a speech as people were struck down by the train,” he said. 20:55 IST: “Pained beyond words at the loss of precious lives due to a train tragedy during Dussehra festivities in Punjab. My thoughts are with the families of the deceased and prayers with the injured,” Rajnath Singh tweeted.
Pained beyond words at the loss of precious lives due to a train tragedy during Dussehra festivities in Punjab. My thoughts are with the families of the deceased and prayers with the injured. (@rajnathsingh) October 19, 2018 20:53 IST: Punjab chief minister has directed home secretary, health secretary and ADGP law and order to immediately rush to Amritsar. Revenue minister Sukhbinder Sarkaria deputed to immediately reach Amritsar to oversee rescue operations. CM to visit Amritsar tomorrow to access the situation, reports ANI. 20:52 IST: Shocked to hear of tragic rail accident in Amritsar. Have asked all government and private hospitals to stay open to help in this hour of grief. District authorities have been directed to take up relief and rescue operations on a war footing, tweets Punjab CM Amarinder Singh
Rushing to Amritsar to personally supervise relief & rescue in tragic rail accident on Dussehra in Amritsar. My govt will give Rs 5 lakh to kin of each deceased & free treatment to injured in govt & pvt hospitals. District authorities have been mobilised on war footing.— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 19, 2018 20:44 IST: Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted saying “extremely saddened by the train accident in Amritsar”. “The tragedy is heart-wrenching. My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones and I pray that the injured recover quickly. Have asked officials to provide immediate assistance that is required,” he wrote on Twitter 20:42 IST: Navjot Sindhu’s wife was the chief guest at the event. Watch Manjeet Sehgal’s report for more information:
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Navjot Sindhu’s wife was the Chief Guest at the event. @manjeet_sehgal joins us for more.
Live: https://t.co/4fqxBVUizL pic.twitter.com/9qZU8f1CiQ India Today (@IndiaToday) October 19, 2018 20:40 IST: Police couldn’t give details about the number of people crushed in the accident. Several people were taken to hospitals nearby. 20:40 IST: Over 50 people are feared dead in a major train accident after a train ran into crowds at Joda Phatak crossing in Amritsar. A large number of people had gathered to watch the Ravana burning near Joda Phatak crossing.
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12:47 IST: The Indian Railways will conduct its own inquiry. But we want to have an inquiry of our own. The report will be submitted within four weeks, Captain Amarinder Singh said 12:45 IST: Punjab CM orders immediate release of Rs 3 crore to district collector of Amritsar for payment of ex-gratia to the families of the deceased 12:27 IST: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan tweeted saying, “Saddened to learn of the tragic train accident in Amritsar India. Condolences go to the families of the deceased.”
Saddened to learn of the tragic train accident in Amritsar India. Condolences go to the families of the deceased. Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) October 20, 2018 11:57 IST: “Reached Amandeep Hospital to meet the patients admitted here. Will ensure full support to the victims, Captain Amarinder Singh tweeted.
Reached Amandeep Hospital to meet the patients admitted here. Will ensure full support to the victims. https://t.co/fmxHp4CHk3 Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 20, 2018
Was briefed by the district officials and the crises management team about the #AmritsarTrainAccident and the relief operations on arrival at Amritsar airport. Going on to visit the injured in various hospitals. pic.twitter.com/eosQX2qSue Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 20, 2018 11:33 IST: Seven of the nearly 70 people injured in the train accident near Amritsar are in critical condition.
“Among the injured, the conditions of seven persons continue to remain critical,” an official said.
According to the officials, many of the deceased were yet to be identified. 11:31 IST: Thirty-nine of the 61 people killed in the train accident near here have been identified so far, officials told PTI.
According to officials, the post-mortem examination on 29 bodies has been done. 11:30 IST: Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh is being briefed by the crisis management group on relief and rehabilitation measures in Amritsar 11:02 IST: Dalbir Singh, the man who played the role of Ravan at the Ramleela where 60 people were mowed down under a moving train, has also died in the accident.
#Amritsar: Dalbir Singh (pic 1), who played the role of Ravan in a Ramlila in the city during Dussehra celebrations, died in #AmritsarTrainAccident, yesterday. His mother (pic 3) says, “I appeal to the govt to provide a job to my daughter-in law. She also has a 8-month old baby.” pic.twitter.com/MFDHVhwf4G— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2018 09:54 IST: Amritsar train accident: The driver of the train that mowed down 60 people and injured nearly 72 in Amritsar on Friday has told police officials that he had received a green signal and had no idea that hundreds of people were standing on the track.
The Punjab Police and Railway Police have detained him for questioning at the Ludhiana Railway Station. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE 09:17 IST: In wake of the Amritsar train tragedy, eight trains passing through the route have been cancelled and five diverted. Besides this, 10 trains were short-terminated (ended before their scheduled destination) and five were short-originated (started from a station ahead of the scheduled origin). 09:05 IST: Railway Minister Piyush Goyal will reach New Delhi around 4 pm today. He was on an official tour to the US and will cut short the trip. He is expected to go to Amritsar after landing in Delhi.
May God give strength to the bereaved and injured. Railways is proving all possible assistance at the site. I have cancelled all engagemnts in USA and immediately returning back to India.— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) October 19, 2018 07:31 IST: The monumental tragedy could well have been averted but for some fatal lapses:
— No barricading of tracks
— No nod from railway authorities to hold event
— Cops ignored accident threat
— No lighting around tracks
Read: 4 lapses that killed 60 in Amritsar train accident 07:25 IST: Actor Alia Bhatt took to Twitter too to grieve the Amritsar train tragedy. She said the accident exemplified poor attitude towards caution and safety.
The #AmritsarTrainAccident is heartbreaking! Terrible terrible thing to have happened..This is just another example our extremely poor attitude towards caution and safety.. Prayers for all those suffering Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) October 20, 2018 07:23 IST: Secretary-General of UN António Guterres and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau extended their condolences for the tragedy.
My heart goes to all in Amritsar following Friday’s tragic accident. Earlier this month, I was honoured to visit the Golden Temple and witnessed the warmth and generosity of the people. My deepest condolences to those who have lost family and loved ones. António Guterres (@antonioguterres) October 19, 2018
My thoughts are with everyone who has lost a loved one in the tragic train crash in Amritsar, India. Canadians are keeping you in our hearts tonight & wishing all those injured a full recovery.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau CanadianPM (@CanadianPM) October 20, 2018 07:20 IST: Former Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu expressed grief over the incident.
My heart goes out to all those who have lost their lives & injured in the unfortunate tragedy happened in Punjab. Horrific incident turning celebration into a disaster. May the departed souls rest in peace. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured. #Amritsar Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) October 19, 2018 07:16 IST: Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu visited Guru Nanak Dev Hospital in Amritsar where the injured were admitted. Sidhu refused to answer any question asked by India Today reporter.
Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu visits Guru Nanak Dev Hospital in Amritsar where injured have been admitted after the #AmritsarTrainAccident yesterday. pic.twitter.com/YPgKfbfQh4 ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2018 04:02 IST: Minister of State Railways Manoj Sinha said that the railway administration had no information about the event.
Railway administration is at work to provide all kinds of needed help. It’s not the time to do politics. Priority is to give best medical aid to injured. Railway administration had no information about this event: MoS Railways Manoj Sinha at the site of #Amritsar train accident. pic.twitter.com/2Imr5ROWr5 ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2018 03:54 IST: Punjab Governor VP Singh Badnore who reached Guru Nanak Dev Hospital said, “This is a very unfortunate incident. Those who need to be punished will be punished and accountability will be fixed. I’m here to ensure that proper medical aid is provided to injured.”
This is very unfortunate incident.Inquiry will be done&those who need to be punished will be punished&accountability will be fixed.I’m here to ensure that proper medical aid is provided to injured:Punjab Governor VP Singh Badnore at Guru Nanak Dev Hospital.#AmritsarTrainAccident pic.twitter.com/TSJmkGccp3 ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2018 03:52 IST: Chairman of Railway Board Ashwani Lohani said, “Railway administration was not informed about the Dussehra celebrations near the main line. People were watching Dussehra celebrations from railway tracks. They need to be more alert, they must not trespass on railway tracks.”
Railway administration was not informed about the Dussehra celebration near main line. Ppl were watching Dussehra celebrations from railway tracks.Ppl need to be more alert,they must not trespass on railway tracks:Ashwani Lohani, Chairman Railway Board,on #Amritsar train accident pic.twitter.com/PoFCAaVFH3
ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2018
He added, “It would be wrong to say that Railways is responsible for this accident. There are two manned level-crossing on that track, both were closed. It is the main line. There is no speed restriction there.” 03:47 IST: Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Kiran Bedi in a Twitter post mourned the tragedy, calling it a consequence of “shared negligence”.
Feel very sad to hear of the #AmritsarTrainTragedy when Dussehra festivities turned tragic. Primafacie it is a result of a shared negligence. We as Indians are very little safety conscious. Kiran Bedi (@thekiranbedi) October 19, 2018 00:33 IST: 13 trains shortly terminated, 5 trains short originated, 6 trains cancelled and 2 trains diverted following Amritsar train accident 23:52 IST: Chief medical officer of Civil Hospital has confirmed the death of 60 people. He said at least 51 were injured in the accident.
60 dead & 51 injured in #Amritsar train accident: Chief Medical Officer of Civil Hospital, Amritsar. #Punjab pic.twitter.com/sud3CDImJX ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2018 23:33 IST: Amritsar Police Commissioner SS Srivastava said around 58 people have been killed. The death toll is expected to rise. 23:26 IST: Minutes after the DMU Jalandhar-Amritsar passenger train ran over 50 people watching the burning of a Ravan eggify from a railway track, the loco pilot of the train had immediately informed the station master at the next station about the incident, officials told news agency IANS.
A senior railway official said that the loco pilot after sensing that the train crushed a number of people on tracks, he immediately informed the station master at Amritsar station.
The official said that the loco pilot’s version would also be recorded to ascertain the cause of the accident. 23:24 IST: At least 50 people were killed on Friday evening after a crowd of people celebrating Dussehra had spilled onto railway tracks while watching the burning of Ravana effigy was run over by a train near Amritsar. The horrifying moments were caught on camera. Click to watch
WARNING | Following video contains content which might be disturbing for some viewers 23:11 IST: * The number of dead and injured is still not clear but over 50 people are said to killed in the accident
* Around 60 people have received medical treatment at Civil Hospital
* The Centre has announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia
* Punjab government has announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for kin of deceased
* Punjab government has announced state mourning on Saturday; offices, schools, colleges to remain closed
* Train services on Jalandhar-Amritsar route suspended
* Railways has issued helpline numbers: 0183-2223171, 0183-2564485 23:03 IST: The Opposition has accused the state’s Congress government for lapses in allowing celebrations near railway tracks and Punjab minister Navjot Sidhu’s wife facing allegations of leaving the site soon after the incident.
Navjot Kaur Sidhu, who was the chief guest at the event, later talked to media at a hospital where injured were taken and said her priority was to ensure they receive proper treatment.
“The effigy of Ravana was burnt and I had just left the site when the incident happened. Priority should be to get the injured treated,” she said.
She also asked people to refrain from politicising the issue. 23:01 IST: Approximately more than 60 injured people including children have received medical treatment till now. Most people have suffered orthopedic injuries, abrasions, head trauma and eye injuries
– Dr Sandeep, emergency medical officer of Civil Hospital 22:59 IST: All services on Jalandhar-Amritsar route remained suspended three hours after Dussehra revellers standing across railway tracks were mowed down by a train near Amritsar Friday evening, a railway official told PTI.
While some trains are being diverted, many are stationed near Jalandhar, he said. Railways has issued helpline numbers 0183-2223171, 0183-2564485 for the kin of those injured and dead in the accident between Manawala and Ferozpur stations near Amritsar. 22:53 IST: Shocked to know about Amritsar train tragedy. My prayers are with the families who have lost their kin. Negligent officials of all the concerned departments should be punished. Immediate focus should be on relief. I request people to be careful and act responsibly in public places.
– Siddaramaiah 22:50 IST: “There are not enough words to mourn the Amritsar train tragedy that has claimed so many innocent lives. My deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. The incident needs to be probed as it casts serious question on administration,” Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal said. 22:49 IST: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Rs 2 lakh for the family of those deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured in Amritsar train accident 22:24 IST: I have spoken to senior officials about the tragedy. This will be accident will be investigated. People who had assembled for the Dussehra festival were in the celebratory mood and amid the noise, they could not hear the train horn. My wife (Navjout Kaur Sidhu) is in hospital meeting the injured. It is an unfortunate tragedy. We all should not politicise the matter. This is the time for everyone to come together and share the grief.
– Navjot Sidhu 22:24 IST: Take a look at the sequence of events that took place at the site:
#BreakingNews #IndiaTodayExclusive#AmritsarTrainTragedy
Here’s the latest sequence of events that took place in Punjab!
Watch Live: https://t.co/4fqxBVUizL pic.twitter.com/vY2M0czsMJ India Today (@IndiaToday) October 19, 2018 22:22 IST: Punjab CM Amarinder Singh has set up a crisis management group to monitor the relief and rehabilitation efforts in the incident. The group is led by health minister Brahm Mohindra and includes revenue minister Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria and technical education minister Charanjit S Channi. The team has rushed to the accident site. 22:18 IST: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said the state will remain in mourning on Saturday. He said all the offices and educational institutions will remain closed.
The state will remain in mourning tomorrow in view of #Amritsar train mishap. All offices & educational institutions will remain closed.
Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 19, 2018 22:15 IST: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has ordered an inquiry into the train accident in Amritsar which has claimed at least 50 lives and has left 30-35 people injured. 22:14 IST: Railways has said that the effigy was being burnt just 70-80 metres away from the railway tracks. According to CPRO, Northern Railways, people present at the spot started running towards the railway track as the effigy caught fire. The level crossing was shut at the time when the train was passing, he said.
Ravan effigy was being burnt 70-80 m from the gate,when the effigy fell, people present there ran towards the railway track, at the time a train was passing&level crossing there was shut. As per initial info 30-35 ppl injured: CPRO, Northern Railways on #Amritsar train accident pic.twitter.com/s0sgR3dwEJ ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2018 22:12 IST: Navjot Singh Sidhu’s wife was the chief guest during the program. She was late and therefore the program got delayed. Had she been on time, the program would have been over much earlier. After hearing the news, Mrs Sidhu left the site rather than helping in rescue.
– Senior Akali Dal leader BS Majitha to India Today 22:10 IST: Joda Phatak is between Mananwala and Amritsar railway stations. 22:02 IST: Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal has cancelled all engagements in the US and returning to India.
May God give strength to the bereaved and injured. Railways is proving all possible assistance at the site.
I have cancelled all engagemnts in USA and immediately returning back to India. Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) October 19, 2018 22:00 IST: According to PTI, at least 300 people were watching Ravana dahan at the ground near the tracks when the incident occurred. While Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh announced Rs 5 lakh for the kin of each deceased and free treatment for the injured, officials said there was no decision as yet on any compensation from the Railways. 21:57 IST: Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge calls Amritsar train tragedy a loss of nation
#BreakingNews #IndiaTodayExclusive
Congress leader @MallikarjunINC calls #AmritsarTrainTragedy the loss of the nation
Watch Live: https://t.co/4fqxBVUizL pic.twitter.com/OdzDZjuuY0 India Today (@IndiaToday) October 19, 2018 21:52 IST: AAP national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal asked Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) volunteers to help authorities in Punjab in carrying out relief work after a tragic train accident in Amritsar in which at least 50 people have died.
Several people were mowed down by a passing train when they were standing across railway tracks in Amritsar to watch the burning of a Ravana effigy as part of Dussehra celebrations.
“Extremely sad news coming about a major train accident near Amritsar I appeal to all our volunteers in the area to help authorities in the relief work and provide whatever help we can in this moment of crisis,” Kejriwal tweeted.
Extremely sad news coming about a major train accident near Amritsar
I appeal to all our volunteers in the area to help authorities in the relief work and provide whatever help we can in this moment of crisis
Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) October 19, 2018 21:48 IST: Helpline Numbers: 01832223171,01832564485
Telephone numbers at Manawala station
Railways – 73325
BSNL – 0183-2440024
Telephone numbers at power cabin ASR
Railways – 72820
BSNL – 0183-2402927
Two FCT numbers are provided at the gate
9779232880
9779232558 21:38 IST: Rajnath Singh said he has spoken to the Home secretary and the DGP of Punjab and enquired about the relief work. Read more 21:24 IST: Speaking to ANI, ADG PR, Indian Railways said that Manoj Sinha is rushing to the spot. “It is an unfortunate accident. We don’t have any confirmation on the numbers who have been impacted by the incident. Accident relief train has reached the site. Minister of State for Railways is also rushing to the spot,” she said.
It is an unfortunate accident. We don’t have any confirmation on the numbers who have been impacted by the incident. Accident relief train has reached the site. Minister of State for Railways is also rushing to the spot: ADG PR, Indian Railways pic.twitter.com/bwfmxOxDW2
ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2018 21:19 IST: Navjot Kaur Sidhu, who was the chief guest of the event, said she had already left the site when the incident happened.
“The effigy of Ravan was burnt and I had just left the site when the incident happened. Priority is to get the injured treated. Dussehra celebrations are held there every year. People who are doing politics over this incident should be ashamed,” she said.
#BreakingNews#AmritsarTrainTragedy@sherryontopp’s wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu says that she had left before the accident took place
It is a very very sad incident, says cricketer @harbhajan_singh
Live: https://t.co/4fqxBVUizL pic.twitter.com/0VF7QZAf26 India Today (@IndiaToday) October 19, 2018 21:15 IST: Punjab Police Commissioner SS Srivastava told ANI that the exact death toll is not known yet but is definitely more than 50-60. “We are still evacuating people,” he said. 21:11 IST: “Shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic train incident that occurred in Amritsar. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. I pray for the injured to recover quickly. Railways is conducting immediate relief and rescue operations,” Piyush Goyal said in a tweet.
Shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic train incident that occurred in Amritsar. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. I pray for the injured to recover quickly. Railways is conducting immediate relief and rescue operations. Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) October 19, 2018 21:09 IST: Shortly after over 50 people were killed when a train ran into crowds at Joda Phatak crossing in Amritsar, Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh announced compensation for the kin of those deceased in the tragedy. Read more 21:06 IST: “Shocked to hear about the tragedy on rail tracks in Amritsar, Punjab. Understand Indian Railways and local authorities are taking steps to help affected people. Heartfelt condolences to bereaved families,” President Ram Nath Kovind tweeted.
Shocked to hear about the tragedy on rail tracks in Amritsar, Punjab. Understand Indian Railways and local authorities are taking steps to help affected people. Heartfelt condolences to bereaved families #PresidentKovind President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 19, 2018 21:04 IST: #WATCH The moment when the DMU train 74943 stuck people watching Dussehra celebrations in Choura Bazar near #Amritsar (Source:Mobile footage-Unverified) pic.twitter.com/cmX0Tq2pFE ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2018 21:02 IST: Punjab CM Amarinder Singh says will do everything possible to assist the injured. “Have directed the district administration to leave no stone unturned to ensure the best possible treatment for them,” he said.
We will do everything possible to assist the injured. Have directed the district administration to leave no stone unturned to ensure the best possible treatment for them. pic.twitter.com/90ddA1XeZQ Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 19, 2018 20:59 IST: An eyewitness told ANI that the Dussehra celebration at the spot was organised by the Congress without permission. “Navjot Singh Sidhu’s wife was the chief guest at the celebrations and she continued to give a speech as people were struck down by the train,” he said. 20:55 IST: “Pained beyond words at the loss of precious lives due to a train tragedy during Dussehra festivities in Punjab. My thoughts are with the families of the deceased and prayers with the injured,” Rajnath Singh tweeted.
Pained beyond words at the loss of precious lives due to a train tragedy during Dussehra festivities in Punjab. My thoughts are with the families of the deceased and prayers with the injured. (@rajnathsingh) October 19, 2018 20:53 IST: Punjab chief minister has directed home secretary, health secretary and ADGP law and order to immediately rush to Amritsar. Revenue minister Sukhbinder Sarkaria deputed to immediately reach Amritsar to oversee rescue operations. CM to visit Amritsar tomorrow to access the situation, reports ANI. 20:52 IST: Shocked to hear of tragic rail accident in Amritsar. Have asked all government and private hospitals to stay open to help in this hour of grief. District authorities have been directed to take up relief and rescue operations on a war footing, tweets Punjab CM Amarinder Singh
Rushing to Amritsar to personally supervise relief & rescue in tragic rail accident on Dussehra in Amritsar. My govt will give Rs 5 lakh to kin of each deceased & free treatment to injured in govt & pvt hospitals. District authorities have been mobilised on war footing.— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 19, 2018 20:44 IST: Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted saying “extremely saddened by the train accident in Amritsar”. “The tragedy is heart-wrenching. My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones and I pray that the injured recover quickly. Have asked officials to provide immediate assistance that is required,” he wrote on Twitter 20:42 IST: Navjot Sindhu’s wife was the chief guest at the event. Watch Manjeet Sehgal’s report for more information:
#BREAKING#AmritsarTrainTragedy|
Navjot Sindhu’s wife was the Chief Guest at the event. @manjeet_sehgal joins us for more.
Live: https://t.co/4fqxBVUizL pic.twitter.com/9qZU8f1CiQ India Today (@IndiaToday) October 19, 2018 20:40 IST: Police couldn’t give details about the number of people crushed in the accident. Several people were taken to hospitals nearby. 20:40 IST: Over 50 people are feared dead in a major train accident after a train ran into crowds at Joda Phatak crossing in Amritsar. A large number of people had gathered to watch the Ravana burning near Joda Phatak crossing.
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12:47 IST: The Indian Railways will conduct its own inquiry. But we want to have an inquiry of our own. The report will be submitted within four weeks, Captain Amarinder Singh said 12:45 IST: Punjab CM orders immediate release of Rs 3 crore to district collector of Amritsar for payment of ex-gratia to the families of the deceased 12:27 IST: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan tweeted saying, “Saddened to learn of the tragic train accident in Amritsar India. Condolences go to the families of the deceased.”
Saddened to learn of the tragic train accident in Amritsar India. Condolences go to the families of the deceased. Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) October 20, 2018 11:57 IST: “Reached Amandeep Hospital to meet the patients admitted here. Will ensure full support to the victims, Captain Amarinder Singh tweeted.
Reached Amandeep Hospital to meet the patients admitted here. Will ensure full support to the victims. https://t.co/fmxHp4CHk3 Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 20, 2018
Was briefed by the district officials and the crises management team about the #AmritsarTrainAccident and the relief operations on arrival at Amritsar airport. Going on to visit the injured in various hospitals. pic.twitter.com/eosQX2qSue Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 20, 2018 11:33 IST: Seven of the nearly 70 people injured in the train accident near Amritsar are in critical condition.
“Among the injured, the conditions of seven persons continue to remain critical,” an official said.
According to the officials, many of the deceased were yet to be identified. 11:31 IST: Thirty-nine of the 61 people killed in the train accident near here have been identified so far, officials told PTI.
According to officials, the post-mortem examination on 29 bodies has been done. 11:30 IST: Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh is being briefed by the crisis management group on relief and rehabilitation measures in Amritsar 11:02 IST: Dalbir Singh, the man who played the role of Ravan at the Ramleela where 60 people were mowed down under a moving train, has also died in the accident.
#Amritsar: Dalbir Singh (pic 1), who played the role of Ravan in a Ramlila in the city during Dussehra celebrations, died in #AmritsarTrainAccident, yesterday. His mother (pic 3) says, “I appeal to the govt to provide a job to my daughter-in law. She also has a 8-month old baby.” pic.twitter.com/MFDHVhwf4G— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2018 09:54 IST: Amritsar train accident: The driver of the train that mowed down 60 people and injured nearly 72 in Amritsar on Friday has told police officials that he had received a green signal and had no idea that hundreds of people were standing on the track.
The Punjab Police and Railway Police have detained him for questioning at the Ludhiana Railway Station. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE 09:17 IST: In wake of the Amritsar train tragedy, eight trains passing through the route have been cancelled and five diverted. Besides this, 10 trains were short-terminated (ended before their scheduled destination) and five were short-originated (started from a station ahead of the scheduled origin). 09:05 IST: Railway Minister Piyush Goyal will reach New Delhi around 4 pm today. He was on an official tour to the US and will cut short the trip. He is expected to go to Amritsar after landing in Delhi.
May God give strength to the bereaved and injured. Railways is proving all possible assistance at the site. I have cancelled all engagemnts in USA and immediately returning back to India.— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) October 19, 2018 07:31 IST: The monumental tragedy could well have been averted but for some fatal lapses:
— No barricading of tracks
— No nod from railway authorities to hold event
— Cops ignored accident threat
— No lighting around tracks
Read: 4 lapses that killed 60 in Amritsar train accident 07:25 IST: Actor Alia Bhatt took to Twitter too to grieve the Amritsar train tragedy. She said the accident exemplified poor attitude towards caution and safety.
The #AmritsarTrainAccident is heartbreaking! Terrible terrible thing to have happened..This is just another example our extremely poor attitude towards caution and safety.. Prayers for all those suffering Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) October 20, 2018 07:23 IST: Secretary-General of UN António Guterres and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau extended their condolences for the tragedy.
My heart goes to all in Amritsar following Friday’s tragic accident. Earlier this month, I was honoured to visit the Golden Temple and witnessed the warmth and generosity of the people. My deepest condolences to those who have lost family and loved ones. António Guterres (@antonioguterres) October 19, 2018
My thoughts are with everyone who has lost a loved one in the tragic train crash in Amritsar, India. Canadians are keeping you in our hearts tonight & wishing all those injured a full recovery.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau CanadianPM (@CanadianPM) October 20, 2018 07:20 IST: Former Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu expressed grief over the incident.
My heart goes out to all those who have lost their lives & injured in the unfortunate tragedy happened in Punjab. Horrific incident turning celebration into a disaster. May the departed souls rest in peace. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured. #Amritsar Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) October 19, 2018 07:16 IST: Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu visited Guru Nanak Dev Hospital in Amritsar where the injured were admitted. Sidhu refused to answer any question asked by India Today reporter.
Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu visits Guru Nanak Dev Hospital in Amritsar where injured have been admitted after the #AmritsarTrainAccident yesterday. pic.twitter.com/YPgKfbfQh4 ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2018 04:02 IST: Minister of State Railways Manoj Sinha said that the railway administration had no information about the event.
Railway administration is at work to provide all kinds of needed help. It’s not the time to do politics. Priority is to give best medical aid to injured. Railway administration had no information about this event: MoS Railways Manoj Sinha at the site of #Amritsar train accident. pic.twitter.com/2Imr5ROWr5 ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2018 03:54 IST: Punjab Governor VP Singh Badnore who reached Guru Nanak Dev Hospital said, “This is a very unfortunate incident. Those who need to be punished will be punished and accountability will be fixed. I’m here to ensure that proper medical aid is provided to injured.”
This is very unfortunate incident.Inquiry will be done&those who need to be punished will be punished&accountability will be fixed.I’m here to ensure that proper medical aid is provided to injured:Punjab Governor VP Singh Badnore at Guru Nanak Dev Hospital.#AmritsarTrainAccident pic.twitter.com/TSJmkGccp3 ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2018 03:52 IST: Chairman of Railway Board Ashwani Lohani said, “Railway administration was not informed about the Dussehra celebrations near the main line. People were watching Dussehra celebrations from railway tracks. They need to be more alert, they must not trespass on railway tracks.”
Railway administration was not informed about the Dussehra celebration near main line. Ppl were watching Dussehra celebrations from railway tracks.Ppl need to be more alert,they must not trespass on railway tracks:Ashwani Lohani, Chairman Railway Board,on #Amritsar train accident pic.twitter.com/PoFCAaVFH3
ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2018
He added, “It would be wrong to say that Railways is responsible for this accident. There are two manned level-crossing on that track, both were closed. It is the main line. There is no speed restriction there.” 03:47 IST: Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Kiran Bedi in a Twitter post mourned the tragedy, calling it a consequence of “shared negligence”.
Feel very sad to hear of the #AmritsarTrainTragedy when Dussehra festivities turned tragic. Primafacie it is a result of a shared negligence. We as Indians are very little safety conscious. Kiran Bedi (@thekiranbedi) October 19, 2018 00:33 IST: 13 trains shortly terminated, 5 trains short originated, 6 trains cancelled and 2 trains diverted following Amritsar train accident 23:52 IST: Chief medical officer of Civil Hospital has confirmed the death of 60 people. He said at least 51 were injured in the accident.
60 dead & 51 injured in #Amritsar train accident: Chief Medical Officer of Civil Hospital, Amritsar. #Punjab pic.twitter.com/sud3CDImJX ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2018 23:33 IST: Amritsar Police Commissioner SS Srivastava said around 58 people have been killed. The death toll is expected to rise. 23:26 IST: Minutes after the DMU Jalandhar-Amritsar passenger train ran over 50 people watching the burning of a Ravan eggify from a railway track, the loco pilot of the train had immediately informed the station master at the next station about the incident, officials told news agency IANS.
A senior railway official said that the loco pilot after sensing that the train crushed a number of people on tracks, he immediately informed the station master at Amritsar station.
The official said that the loco pilot’s version would also be recorded to ascertain the cause of the accident. 23:24 IST: At least 50 people were killed on Friday evening after a crowd of people celebrating Dussehra had spilled onto railway tracks while watching the burning of Ravana effigy was run over by a train near Amritsar. The horrifying moments were caught on camera. Click to watch
WARNING | Following video contains content which might be disturbing for some viewers 23:11 IST: * The number of dead and injured is still not clear but over 50 people are said to killed in the accident
* Around 60 people have received medical treatment at Civil Hospital
* The Centre has announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia
* Punjab government has announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for kin of deceased
* Punjab government has announced state mourning on Saturday; offices, schools, colleges to remain closed
* Train services on Jalandhar-Amritsar route suspended
* Railways has issued helpline numbers: 0183-2223171, 0183-2564485 23:03 IST: The Opposition has accused the state’s Congress government for lapses in allowing celebrations near railway tracks and Punjab minister Navjot Sidhu’s wife facing allegations of leaving the site soon after the incident.
Navjot Kaur Sidhu, who was the chief guest at the event, later talked to media at a hospital where injured were taken and said her priority was to ensure they receive proper treatment.
“The effigy of Ravana was burnt and I had just left the site when the incident happened. Priority should be to get the injured treated,” she said.
She also asked people to refrain from politicising the issue. 23:01 IST: Approximately more than 60 injured people including children have received medical treatment till now. Most people have suffered orthopedic injuries, abrasions, head trauma and eye injuries
– Dr Sandeep, emergency medical officer of Civil Hospital 22:59 IST: All services on Jalandhar-Amritsar route remained suspended three hours after Dussehra revellers standing across railway tracks were mowed down by a train near Amritsar Friday evening, a railway official told PTI.
While some trains are being diverted, many are stationed near Jalandhar, he said. Railways has issued helpline numbers 0183-2223171, 0183-2564485 for the kin of those injured and dead in the accident between Manawala and Ferozpur stations near Amritsar. 22:53 IST: Shocked to know about Amritsar train tragedy. My prayers are with the families who have lost their kin. Negligent officials of all the concerned departments should be punished. Immediate focus should be on relief. I request people to be careful and act responsibly in public places.
– Siddaramaiah 22:50 IST: “There are not enough words to mourn the Amritsar train tragedy that has claimed so many innocent lives. My deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. The incident needs to be probed as it casts serious question on administration,” Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal said. 22:49 IST: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Rs 2 lakh for the family of those deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured in Amritsar train accident 22:24 IST: I have spoken to senior officials about the tragedy. This will be accident will be investigated. People who had assembled for the Dussehra festival were in the celebratory mood and amid the noise, they could not hear the train horn. My wife (Navjout Kaur Sidhu) is in hospital meeting the injured. It is an unfortunate tragedy. We all should not politicise the matter. This is the time for everyone to come together and share the grief.
– Navjot Sidhu 22:24 IST: Take a look at the sequence of events that took place at the site:
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Here’s the latest sequence of events that took place in Punjab!
Watch Live: https://t.co/4fqxBVUizL pic.twitter.com/vY2M0czsMJ India Today (@IndiaToday) October 19, 2018 22:22 IST: Punjab CM Amarinder Singh has set up a crisis management group to monitor the relief and rehabilitation efforts in the incident. The group is led by health minister Brahm Mohindra and includes revenue minister Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria and technical education minister Charanjit S Channi. The team has rushed to the accident site. 22:18 IST: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said the state will remain in mourning on Saturday. He said all the offices and educational institutions will remain closed.
The state will remain in mourning tomorrow in view of #Amritsar train mishap. All offices & educational institutions will remain closed.
Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 19, 2018 22:15 IST: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has ordered an inquiry into the train accident in Amritsar which has claimed at least 50 lives and has left 30-35 people injured. 22:14 IST: Railways has said that the effigy was being burnt just 70-80 metres away from the railway tracks. According to CPRO, Northern Railways, people present at the spot started running towards the railway track as the effigy caught fire. The level crossing was shut at the time when the train was passing, he said.
Ravan effigy was being burnt 70-80 m from the gate,when the effigy fell, people present there ran towards the railway track, at the time a train was passing&level crossing there was shut. As per initial info 30-35 ppl injured: CPRO, Northern Railways on #Amritsar train accident pic.twitter.com/s0sgR3dwEJ ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2018 22:12 IST: Navjot Singh Sidhu’s wife was the chief guest during the program. She was late and therefore the program got delayed. Had she been on time, the program would have been over much earlier. After hearing the news, Mrs Sidhu left the site rather than helping in rescue.
– Senior Akali Dal leader BS Majitha to India Today 22:10 IST: Joda Phatak is between Mananwala and Amritsar railway stations. 22:02 IST: Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal has cancelled all engagements in the US and returning to India.
May God give strength to the bereaved and injured. Railways is proving all possible assistance at the site.
I have cancelled all engagemnts in USA and immediately returning back to India. Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) October 19, 2018 22:00 IST: According to PTI, at least 300 people were watching Ravana dahan at the ground near the tracks when the incident occurred. While Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh announced Rs 5 lakh for the kin of each deceased and free treatment for the injured, officials said there was no decision as yet on any compensation from the Railways. 21:57 IST: Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge calls Amritsar train tragedy a loss of nation
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Congress leader @MallikarjunINC calls #AmritsarTrainTragedy the loss of the nation
Watch Live: https://t.co/4fqxBVUizL pic.twitter.com/OdzDZjuuY0 India Today (@IndiaToday) October 19, 2018 21:52 IST: AAP national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal asked Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) volunteers to help authorities in Punjab in carrying out relief work after a tragic train accident in Amritsar in which at least 50 people have died.
Several people were mowed down by a passing train when they were standing across railway tracks in Amritsar to watch the burning of a Ravana effigy as part of Dussehra celebrations.
“Extremely sad news coming about a major train accident near Amritsar I appeal to all our volunteers in the area to help authorities in the relief work and provide whatever help we can in this moment of crisis,” Kejriwal tweeted.
Extremely sad news coming about a major train accident near Amritsar
I appeal to all our volunteers in the area to help authorities in the relief work and provide whatever help we can in this moment of crisis
Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) October 19, 2018 21:48 IST: Helpline Numbers: 01832223171,01832564485
Telephone numbers at Manawala station
Railways – 73325
BSNL – 0183-2440024
Telephone numbers at power cabin ASR
Railways – 72820
BSNL – 0183-2402927
Two FCT numbers are provided at the gate
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9779232558 21:38 IST: Rajnath Singh said he has spoken to the Home secretary and the DGP of Punjab and enquired about the relief work. Read more 21:24 IST: Speaking to ANI, ADG PR, Indian Railways said that Manoj Sinha is rushing to the spot. “It is an unfortunate accident. We don’t have any confirmation on the numbers who have been impacted by the incident. Accident relief train has reached the site. Minister of State for Railways is also rushing to the spot,” she said.
It is an unfortunate accident. We don’t have any confirmation on the numbers who have been impacted by the incident. Accident relief train has reached the site. Minister of State for Railways is also rushing to the spot: ADG PR, Indian Railways pic.twitter.com/bwfmxOxDW2
ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2018 21:19 IST: Navjot Kaur Sidhu, who was the chief guest of the event, said she had already left the site when the incident happened.
“The effigy of Ravan was burnt and I had just left the site when the incident happened. Priority is to get the injured treated. Dussehra celebrations are held there every year. People who are doing politics over this incident should be ashamed,” she said.
#BreakingNews#AmritsarTrainTragedy@sherryontopp’s wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu says that she had left before the accident took place
It is a very very sad incident, says cricketer @harbhajan_singh
Live: https://t.co/4fqxBVUizL pic.twitter.com/0VF7QZAf26 India Today (@IndiaToday) October 19, 2018 21:15 IST: Punjab Police Commissioner SS Srivastava told ANI that the exact death toll is not known yet but is definitely more than 50-60. “We are still evacuating people,” he said. 21:11 IST: “Shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic train incident that occurred in Amritsar. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. I pray for the injured to recover quickly. Railways is conducting immediate relief and rescue operations,” Piyush Goyal said in a tweet.
Shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic train incident that occurred in Amritsar. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. I pray for the injured to recover quickly. Railways is conducting immediate relief and rescue operations. Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) October 19, 2018 21:09 IST: Shortly after over 50 people were killed when a train ran into crowds at Joda Phatak crossing in Amritsar, Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh announced compensation for the kin of those deceased in the tragedy. Read more 21:06 IST: “Shocked to hear about the tragedy on rail tracks in Amritsar, Punjab. Understand Indian Railways and local authorities are taking steps to help affected people. Heartfelt condolences to bereaved families,” President Ram Nath Kovind tweeted.
Shocked to hear about the tragedy on rail tracks in Amritsar, Punjab. Understand Indian Railways and local authorities are taking steps to help affected people. Heartfelt condolences to bereaved families #PresidentKovind President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 19, 2018 21:04 IST: #WATCH The moment when the DMU train 74943 stuck people watching Dussehra celebrations in Choura Bazar near #Amritsar (Source:Mobile footage-Unverified) pic.twitter.com/cmX0Tq2pFE ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2018 21:02 IST: Punjab CM Amarinder Singh says will do everything possible to assist the injured. “Have directed the district administration to leave no stone unturned to ensure the best possible treatment for them,” he said.
We will do everything possible to assist the injured. Have directed the district administration to leave no stone unturned to ensure the best possible treatment for them. pic.twitter.com/90ddA1XeZQ Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 19, 2018 20:59 IST: An eyewitness told ANI that the Dussehra celebration at the spot was organised by the Congress without permission. “Navjot Singh Sidhu’s wife was the chief guest at the celebrations and she continued to give a speech as people were struck down by the train,” he said. 20:55 IST: “Pained beyond words at the loss of precious lives due to a train tragedy during Dussehra festivities in Punjab. My thoughts are with the families of the deceased and prayers with the injured,” Rajnath Singh tweeted.
Pained beyond words at the loss of precious lives due to a train tragedy during Dussehra festivities in Punjab. My thoughts are with the families of the deceased and prayers with the injured. (@rajnathsingh) October 19, 2018 20:53 IST: Punjab chief minister has directed home secretary, health secretary and ADGP law and order to immediately rush to Amritsar. Revenue minister Sukhbinder Sarkaria deputed to immediately reach Amritsar to oversee rescue operations. CM to visit Amritsar tomorrow to access the situation, reports ANI. 20:52 IST: Shocked to hear of tragic rail accident in Amritsar. Have asked all government and private hospitals to stay open to help in this hour of grief. District authorities have been directed to take up relief and rescue operations on a war footing, tweets Punjab CM Amarinder Singh
Rushing to Amritsar to personally supervise relief & rescue in tragic rail accident on Dussehra in Amritsar. My govt will give Rs 5 lakh to kin of each deceased & free treatment to injured in govt & pvt hospitals. District authorities have been mobilised on war footing.— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 19, 2018 20:44 IST: Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted saying “extremely saddened by the train accident in Amritsar”. “The tragedy is heart-wrenching. My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones and I pray that the injured recover quickly. Have asked officials to provide immediate assistance that is required,” he wrote on Twitter 20:42 IST: Navjot Sindhu’s wife was the chief guest at the event. Watch Manjeet Sehgal’s report for more information:
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Navjot Sindhu’s wife was the Chief Guest at the event. @manjeet_sehgal joins us for more.
Live: https://t.co/4fqxBVUizL pic.twitter.com/9qZU8f1CiQ India Today (@IndiaToday) October 19, 2018 20:40 IST: Police couldn’t give details about the number of people crushed in the accident. Several people were taken to hospitals nearby. 20:40 IST: Over 50 people are feared dead in a major train accident after a train ran into crowds at Joda Phatak crossing in Amritsar. A large number of people had gathered to watch the Ravana burning near Joda Phatak crossing.
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via Today Bharat nbsp; Nearly 150 people, many watching the burning of effigies or recording the event on their mobile phones, were mowed down by the trainThe Punjab and Railway Police on Saturday questioned the driver of a train that crushed at least 61 people to death here while they were watching the burning of a Ravana effigy from a railway track. Punjab Police officials said that the DMU (diesel multiple unit) driver had been detained at the Ludhiana railway station and was being questioned regarding the incident that took place on Friday night at the Jora Phatak near Dhobi Ghat within Amritsar city. Sources said that the driver claimed that he was given green signal and all clear and had no idea that hundreds of people were standing on the tracks when the train crossed the area. No action has so far been initiated against the organisers, who are leaders of the ruling Congress in Punjab, of the Dusshera event. Police sources said that the organisers had gone underground. Railway officials were also gathering information from the railway linemen posted along the tracks near the Jora Phatak area who failed to inform the DMU driver regarding the presence of over 700 people on the railway tracks who were watching the burning of the Ravan and other effigies during Dusshera celebrations. As the Ravan and other effigies went up in flames with the deafening noise of bursting fire crackers, the people standing on the live railway tracks did not realise that a speeding train was approaching. Nearly 150 people, most of who were watching the burning of effigies or were recording the event on their mobile phones, were mowed down by the train. The disaster was over in 10-15 seconds, people at the spot said. Union Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha visited the accident spot late on Friday night. Sinha said that the incident was being probed and that the tragedy was unfortunate. Railway authorities in Amritsar and in New Delhi defended themselves saying that they had not been informed about the Dusshera event at that spot and the local police did not prevent the people from coming on the live and busy railway tracks. Meanwhile, senior political figures including Punjab Governor VP Singh Badnore and Cabinet Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu, visited the injured in hospitals in Amritsar on Saturday. Badnore arrived early on Saturday and met the injured at the Guru Nanak Dev government hospital. "This is a big tragedy. The doctors here are doing a good job in trying to save people," Badnore, who rushed from Chandigarh, told the media. State Education Minister and Amritsar legislator O.P. Soni was also present during the Governor's visit. Sidhu arrived at the hospital on Saturday morning accompanied by hordes of security personnel and officials. Sidhu, whose wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu was the chief guest at the Dusshera festival function where the tragedy took place, refused to talk to the media. Sidhu met the injured and their families in the hospital and assured all possible help from the government and the local administration. Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh is also expected to arrive later on Saturday and meet the families of victims. Amarinder had on Friday night announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each to those who died in the incident
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In a tragic turn of events, a man who essayed the role of Ravana at a Ramlila event in the city was among those killed when a train mowed down Dussehra revellers on Friday evening. Dalbir Singh’s distraught mother, Swaran Kaur, told News18 that her son was a regular participant in Ramlila plays, but this was the first time he had played the demon king. “My son was playing Ravana’s role for the first time. He always used to act in Ramlila and had earlier played Hanuman, Ram Chandra and Laxman’s role. For yesterday’s function, Dalbir invited everyone,” she said. Demanding justice for Dalbir, she said the government must give his widow a job. “I urge the government to provide a job to my daughter-in law. She also has an 8-month old baby… At the time of elections, parties come to us to seek help. We have also always helped them and accompanied them door to door. Now, I want justice for my son,” she said.Dalbir’s brother Balbir said he died while trying to help others. “We had gone to celebrate Dussehra and Dalbir had gone to take his trophy (for playing Ravana). After he took his trophy, he saw the train coming and went to help people. He dragged around seven to eight people from coming under the train and accidentally his foot got stuck there. The train ran over him,” he said. “He was the sole breadwinner of this family. The government should think about his eight-month-old daughter and wife.”At least 58 people, including women and children, were killed when a local train ran over a crowd sitting on the track and watching a Ravana effigy burn during Dussehra celebrations. The role of train driver, railway officials and local authorities, who gave permission for holding of the event close to the railway tracks, is being probed, police officials said.Scores of people were roaming on the railway tracks on Saturday morning to see the accident spot, with the police and local authorities failing to even cordon off the area.Eyewitnesses said the victims were either watching the burning of Ravana or were recording the event on their mobile.Over 700 people were watching the huge Ravana effigy going up in flames amid exploding crackers at the Jora Phatak near Dhobi Ghat within Amritsar city when the Jalandhar-Amritsar DMU passenger train coming to Amritsar from Hoshiarpur came hurtling down around 7 pm. It took just about 10-15 seconds for the train to pass — and leave behind a heap of crushed and dismembered bodies.People standing on the tracks did not realise that the train was approaching fast due to the noise of the firecrackers during the burning effigy. Some locals blamed Local Bodies Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu’s wife Navjot Kaur, who was the chief guest at the celebrations, saying her late arrival delayed the burning of the effigy by more than half an hour.The state government has declared a state mourning on Saturday. All offices and educational institutions will remain closed as a mark of respect to those dying in the train tragedy. The News 18 : 20th. Oct,18
DALBIR SINGH WHO ESSAYED THE ROLE OF RAVANA AT THE RAMLILA EVENT DIED IN AMRITSAR TRAIN TRAGEDY : In a tragic turn of events, a man who essayed the role of Ravana at a Ramlila event in the city was among those killed when a train mowed down Dussehra revellers on Friday evening.
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Congress leader and Punjab Cabinet minister Navjot Singh Sidhu’s wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu was the chief guest at the Ravana effigy burning event where a train ran over 50 people. According to an eyewitness, Sidhu’s wife was the chief guest at this particular event and she continued to give the speech as people were struck down by the train.”The Congress had organised Dussehra celebrations here without permission. Navjot Singh Sidhu’s wife was the chief guest at the celebrations and she continued to give a speech as people were struck down by the train,” he told ANI.Locals also claimed that they had informed the railways about the Dussehra celebrations, but the train continued to speed.Navjot Kaur Sidhu, who later was seen in the hospital looking after injured persons, said that she just left the accident site when the incident happened.”The effigy of Ravan was burnt and I had just left the site when the incident happened. Priority is to get the injured treated. Dussehra celebrations are held there every year,” She further said, “People who are doing politics over this incident should be ashamed of themselves.”The Rediff.com : 19th. Oct,18
CHIEF GUEST AT THE RAVANA EFFIGY BURNING EVENT CONGRESS LEADER & PUNJAB MINISTER NAVJOT SINGH SIDHU’s WIFE NAVJOT KAUR SIDHU LEFT WITHOUT HELPING PEOPLE AFTER ACCIDENT : Congress leader and Punjab Cabinet minister Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu was the chief guest at the Ravana effigy burning event where a train ran over 50 people.
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Amritsar (Punjab) [India], Oct 19 (ANI): At least 60 people have been died while 51 others have sustained injuries in the train mishap which took place earlier, Chief Medical Officer of Civil Hospital in Amritsar, where those injured are undergoing treatment, told ANI on Saturday.
Meanwhile, the Emergency Medical Officer of Civil Hospital, Dr. Sandeep, said that most people have suffered orthopaedic injuries, abrasions, head trauma, and eye injuries. "Injured people including children have received medical treatment till now," he added.
Member of Parliament (MP) from Amritsar Gurjeet Singh Aujla, who is present at the hospital, assured that investigation will be conducted in the matter and if found guilty, action will be taken against Navjot Kaur Sidhu, who was the chief guest of the Ravana effigy burning event where the incident took place.
"A probe will be conducted into the incident; action will be taken against those found guilty, even if it is Navjot Kaur Sidhu," Aujla said.
Echoing similar sentiments, Shiromani Akali Dal's BS Majithia, who visited the accident site, said: "Everyone present there including those who lost their family members complained against Navjot Kaur Sidhu and Navjot Sidhu and Councillor of the area. They all felt that the incident wouldn't have occurred if all precautions were taken."
The unfortunate incident took place after a train ran into people watching Dussehra celebrations near a train track in Amritsar's Choura Bazar on Friday.
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh immediately ordered a probe into the incident and directed senior officials to rush to the accident spot. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh for the families of those killed in Amritsar train tragedy. He has also announced a compensation of Rs 50,000 for the injured.
In the wake of the mishap, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of the Northern Railways said 13 trains have been shortly terminated, five have been short originated, six have been cancelled and two have been diverted. (ANI)
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Amritsar (Punjab) [India], Oct 19 (ANI): Eyewitnesses at the train accident site, where more than 50 people are feared dead, claimed that the Dussehra celebrations were organised without permission.
From blaming political parties to administration for allowing the celebrations near the railway track in Amritsar's Choura Bazar, the eyewitnesses were in a state of shock.
One of the eyewitnesses told ANI, "Congress had organised Dussehra celebrations here without permission. Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife was the chief guest at the celebrations and she continued to give a speech as people were mowed down by the train."
Another eyewitness held the organising committee and administration guilty for the incident. He said, "The administration and the Dussehra committee are at fault, they should have raised an alarm when the train was approaching, they should have ensured that the train halted or slowed down."
As per initial reports, over 50 people are feared dead after a train ran into people watching Dussehra celebrations near a train track in Choura Bazar. According to reports, the incident took place when people were watching the Ravana effigy burning near the track.
Several people also got injured in the accident and have been admitted to the Civil Hospital in Amritsar.
Taking stock of the situation, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh directed senior officials to rush to the accident spot. He himself will be flying to Amritsar tomorrow to assess the situation. (ANI)
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