Wednesday, June 10, 2026
ADVT 
India

Will Decide Action After Report On Amritsar Accident: Amarinder Singh

IANS, 25 Oct, 2018 12:47 PM
    "The probe I had ordered into the tragic incident is also underway and I am waiting for its report to ascertain where the responsibility lies and what action to take", Amarinder Singh said.
     
     
    Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has said that he will decide on action after receiving a probe into the tragic Amritsar train accident which killed 61.
     
     
    "The probe I had ordered into the tragic incident is also underway and I am waiting for its report to ascertain where the responsibility lies and what action to take. A committee of three ministers, headed by Brahm Mohindra, is supervising the relief operations and I'm in 
     
     
    He is on a five-day visit to Israel. He was criticized for his "indifference" and "insensitivity" after that. 
     
     
    Sixty-one people were killed after being hit by a train while watching the burning of aRavana effigy. At least 300 people were at the spot.
     
     
    Amritsar councillor's son who organized released a video message saying he was being unfairly targeted for the tragedy. "It's an extremely tragic incident, I am deeply pained by it. I arranged the Dussehra celebration to bring everyone together. I had taken all the permissions... spared no effort. Had spoken to police, (municipal) corporation, fire brigade," he said in a video in Punjabi.

    MORE India ARTICLES

    Won't Easily Give In To India's Demand For Deporting Zakir Naik

    Won't Easily Give In To India's Demand For Deporting Zakir Naik
    Three days after meeting Zakir Naik, the Malaysian Prime Minister said his government would always ensure it looked into all factors before responding to any demand, according to a media report.

    Won't Easily Give In To India's Demand For Deporting Zakir Naik

    Another Woman Accuses Priest Of Sexual Assault In Kerala

    Another Woman Accuses Priest Of Sexual Assault In Kerala
    Binu George, a priest of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, was alleged to have raped the parishioner in district four years ago. He is currently serving at a church under the diocese at Koypallikaranma.

    Another Woman Accuses Priest Of Sexual Assault In Kerala

    25 Sikh Families From Afghanistan Seek Indian Citizenship, Sushma Swaraj Assures Aid

    There are about 25 Sikh families in the city, which left Afghanistan a decade ago over security concerns. They have sought Indian citizenship and government support for their rehabilitation.

    25 Sikh Families From Afghanistan Seek Indian Citizenship, Sushma Swaraj Assures Aid

    Punjab Bans Sale Of Syringes; Buyers Take Online Route To Bypass Law

    With Punjab banning the sale of syringes without prescription, these are now being sold online without any check.

    Punjab Bans Sale Of Syringes; Buyers Take Online Route To Bypass Law

    Employees Testing Positive In Dope Test To Get Treatment, Not Sack: Capt Amarinder Singh

    Employees Testing Positive In Dope Test To Get Treatment, Not Sack: Capt Amarinder Singh
    Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday made it clear that government employees who are found positive in the dope test would not be punished or sacked but would be provided treatment, with their identity also being kept confidential.

    Employees Testing Positive In Dope Test To Get Treatment, Not Sack: Capt Amarinder Singh

    Drugs Took His Life: 23-Year-Old Moga Kabaddi Player Charan Singh Succumbs At PGI

    Drugs Took His Life: 23-Year-Old Moga Kabaddi Player Charan Singh Succumbs At PGI
    A 24-year-old youth, who was a reputed kabaddi player of the area, allegedly died due to drugs at Burj Hamira village in Moga district.

    Drugs Took His Life: 23-Year-Old Moga Kabaddi Player Charan Singh Succumbs At PGI