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Allahabad stampede toll 36; Both UP govt, railways order probes, ex-gratia hiked

Allahabad/Lucknow/Delhi, Feb 11: Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal  and the UP government today ordered separate probes to ascertain the exact cause behind the stampede at Allahabad railway station on Sunday evening, that took a toll

India TV News Desk India TV News Desk Updated on: February 11, 2013 23:27 IST



Firmly denying allegations of baton-charge by RPF men, which has been blamed by many eye-witnesses for the stampede, Bansal said “there are more than 50 CCTV cameras installed in every corner of the station.”



“I am sure the inquiry, which will involve examining the footages, will establish beyond doubt that no pilgrims were manhandled.

“If there has been any lapse on part of the Railway officials, it will come to light in the inquiry,” the minister said.

“But at this moment our primary concern is to ensure that the rest of the 55-day Kumbh congregation goes off without any such tragedy,” he said.
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