RAILWAY MINISTER ORDERS
HIGH LEVEL INQUIRY INTO STAMPEDE INCIDENT AT CHARBAGH RAILWAY
STATION
Minister of Railways,
Shri Nitish Kumar has today ordered an inquiry into the stampede
incident in Charbagh Railway Station, Lucknow on 28th
of last month.
The terms of reference
of the high level inquiry committee of Ministry of Railways include:
to ascertain circumstances and causes for the incident which occurred
at Charbagh Railway Station, on the date leading to death and
injuries to some persons; the relief and medical aid provided
to the injured persons; efforts made to control the crowd both
inside and outside the station; measures to ensure so that such
incidents do not occur in future and smooth movement of passengers
and trains are ensured. The members of the inquiry committee are
Director General, Railway Protection Force (RPF), Additional Member
(Traffic), Additional Member (Safety & Coaching) of Railway
Board.
The committee has
been asked to submit the report within seven days.
