Balasore: Describing the three-train crash at Bahanaga Bazar Station in Balasore district on Friday evening as a ‘painful and serious incident’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that those found guilty will be punished stringently.
Modi said, “People of several states were travelling in these two trains and many of them have lost someone. It is a painful incident and it is very tough to imagine about those who lost their lives.”
“Those who have died cannot be brought back. But the government will stand by their families. This is a very serious incident. A probe has been ordered. Whoever is found guilty will be punished stringently,” he added.
He said that the government will leave no stone unturned to help and treat the injured passengers.
While informing that he met the injured, the PM said that the Railways is working towards track restoration.
The Prime Minister thanked the Odisha government, personnel engaged in the rescue and relief operation, and local people especially the youth for their service in this hour of crisis.
Took stock of the situation at the site of the tragedy in Odisha. Words can’t capture my deep sorrow. We stand committed to providing all possible assistance to those affected. I laud all those working round the clock, on the ground and helping out in relief work.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 3, 2023
