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We have decided to conduct probe, cause will be found out soon: Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on stampede at Mumbai's Bandra Terminus

"The incident that happened in Bandra is in my knowledge. The cause of the incident is not known yet, we have decided to conduct a probe. The cause of the incident will be found out soon," MoS Railway Ravneet Singh Bittu said.

ANI Oct 27, 2024 22:47 IST googleads

 MoS Railway Ravneet Singh Bittu. (Photo/ANI)

Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], October 27 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu expressed concern over the stampede incident at Mumbai's Bandra Terminus on Sunday and said that a probe would be conducted and the cause of the incident will be found out soon.
"The incident that happened in Bandra is in my knowledge. The cause of the incident is not known yet, we have decided to conduct a probe. The cause of the incident will be found out soon," he said.
The incident occurred on platform number 1 due to a crowd gathering for the Bandra-Gorakhpur Express at Bandra Terminus in mumbai
Dr Sushil, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of KB Bhabha Municipal General Hospital, Bandra, informed that a total of 10 people were injured, out of which 5 were admitted, 3 injured have been discharged and 2 seriously injured have been shifted to KEM hospital for further treatment.
The injured were admitted to KB Bhabha Municipal General Hospital.
Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey criticised the Mahayuti government, stating that the value of life has diminished in Maharashtra. He added that Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who also serves as the BJP's in-charge for Maharashtra, bears no accountability for the safety of the common man.
Dubey said, "There is no regard for the lives of common and poor people in the state under this government... More than nine people have been injured. Is there any accountability from the railways or the minister? He is here to ensure BJP's success in Maharashtra's elections but shows no concern for public safety."
Western Railway CPRO Vineet Abhishek explained, "Early this morning at Bandra Terminus, as the Bandra-Gorakhpur Antyoday Express, scheduled to depart at 5:15 am, was brought to the platform from the yard, some passengers attempted to board while it was still moving. Two passengers sustained injuries and were taken to hospital by railway staff. Western Railway ensures trains arrive 2-3 hours before departure during festive periods."
Abhishek added that the railways have implemented extra ticket counters, deployed sufficient GRP, RPF, and ticket-checking staff, and prioritised safe boarding procedures.
"Despite our efforts, this unfortunate incident occurred. Western and Central Railway have issued 2,300 notifications regarding additional trains. Extra counters, adequate staff, and multiple information channels are in place to ensure smooth operations during the festive season," he stated. (ANI)

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