by: NavJeevan

PM rushes to Odisha, reviews rescue, relief operations at accident site, consoles injured at hospitals

NE NEWS SERVICE
BALASORE, JUNE 3

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited Odisha and reviewed the rescue and relief efforts in progress after the worst-ever tragic train accident in Balasore. Prime Minister visited the railway accident site and the hospital where the injured are undergoing treatment.

Earlier in New Delhi, the Prime Minister held review meeting with the officials of the Railway, NDRF and other related departments.

Prime Minister said that people from various states who were travelling in the trains have been impacted by this monumental tragedy. While talking about the tragic loss of lives, Prime Minister said that no stone will be left unturned to provide all possible medical help to those injured. He said that the government stands with the bereaved family members who have lost their loved ones.

  • Government stands with the bereaved family members who have lost their loved ones, says PM
  • No stone will be left unturned to provide all possible medical help to those injured; He emphasises ‘whole of government’ approach to mitigate this monumental tragedy
  • Gives instructions for speedy investigation and for taking prompt and stringent action against those found guilty
  • Lauds Odisha government, local administration and local people, especially youth, for promptly undertaking relief and rescue efforts

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

He also lauded the local citizens who turned up in large numbers for blood donation, to help those injured. He said that Railways is working to provide rescue and relief, as well as to ensure quick restoration of rail tracks. Interacting with the local authorities, personnel from the disaster relief forces and railways officials, Prime Minister emphasised on ‘whole of government’ approach to mitigate the tragedy.

PM spoke to Health Minister, Cabinet Secretary from accident spot

PM Modi spoke to Cabinet Secretary and Health Minister from the site. He asked them to ensure all needed help is provided to the injured and their families. He also said that special care must be taken to ensure that the bereaved families do not face any inconvenience and those affected keep getting assistance they require, says a PIB release.

No of deceased rises to 288

In the meantime the number of deceased in the train accident has gone up to 288 till 2 p.m. on Saturday. According to government, the total number of victims including grievously injured and simple injury put at 1091.

PM announces ex-gratia from PMNRF

Prime Minister on Friday night announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF to the next of kin of each deceased in the train mishap in Odisha and Rs. 50,000 to the injured.