UP Govt orders inquiry into Allahabad stampede

UP Govt orders inquiry into Allahabad stampede

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Press Trust of India Lucknow
Last Updated : Jan 25 2019 | 3:40 PM IST
The Uttar Pradesh Government today ordered an inquiry into the stampede at Allahabad Railway station and asked the Railways to make proper arrangement to clear the rush of pilgrims who have gathered for Maha-Kumbh from all over the country. At least 10 persons were killed and scores of others injured in a stampede at Allahabad railway station teeming with thousands of pilgrims returning after a holy dip at the Maha Kumbh here. "The state government has ordered an inquiry into the incident. The 'snan' at Kumbh was completed without any problem...The unfortunate incident took place at the railway station..Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has ordered an inquiry," SP spokesman and Cabinet minister Rajendra Chowdhury told

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First Published: Feb 10 2013 | 12:00 AM IST

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