Will provide best medical facility to injured and punish guilty: PM Narendra Modi

BHUBANESWAR: Terming the horrific train accident in Odisha's Balasore as an extremely serious incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that the government will not leave any stone unturned to provide the best medical facility to the injured, besides vowing that those found guilty will be punished stringently.

Speaking to the media at the Balasore Hospital after meeting the injured passengers, Modi said, "People from 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 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.

The Prime Minister twitted, “Took stock of the situation at the site of the tragedy. Worst can’t capture my deep sorrow.”

The Prime Minister also thanked the Odisha government and the local administration for helping the passengers of the two trains and also thanked the local people who rushed to help as they were the first responders.

Modi also hailed the people of the area and the youth for donating blood and working through the night to help in the rescue and relief operation.

The Prime Minister said, "Railways put all its might into the relief operations, and it is also working for track restoration. I visited the accident site and also spoke to the injured passengers. I don't have words to express my grief. I pray to God to give everyone of us the courage to pass this hour of grief." (Agencies)

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