The Punjab government on Monday said it had taken departmental action against six police officers and charge-sheeted seven employees of the Amritsar municipal corporation for the death of 60 people who were mowed by a train last year.
Sidhu and his wife had promised to provide government jobs to the kin of each victim, to adopt children who had lost their earning parents and help widows meet life expenses.
CCRS also recommended that prior intimation to railway administration should be given by the district administration and organizers to hold big events like mela or rally so that railway can take proper precautions in consultation with stakeholders.
The statements of more than 150 people including railway officials and eyewitnesses were recorded.
In Bathinda, scores of people celebrating “Chhath” festival were seen freely moving on railway tracks as if it was a road.
The probe will begin Sunday (November 4), according to a notification issued by the Northern Railway.
Talking to reporters in Amritsar, Sidhu said, "The state government will give jobs to the eligible family members of those killed in the rail tragedy."
Nobody would have blamed Dr Navjot Kaur had she not uttered this lie. First, she reached the venue late, gave her speech, and as soon as the accident took place, she just vanished.
The complaint claimed all security personnel present at the venue were engaged in providing safety and security to Kaur, instead of controlling the crowd.
The NHRC has also sought details on disbursement of relief and rehabilitation to the aggrieved families.
Speaking to news agency ANI, Commissioner of Police SS Shrivastava said; "ADGP rank officer has been roped to monitor the overall sitaution. A SIT panel has been formed and a separate magisterial inquiry is underway".
On Saturday, CM Amarinder Singh had said 59 people had died, while Sub-Divisonal Magistrate Amritsar Rajesh Sharma had put the toll at 61.
Singh is slated to hold meetings with several Israeli ministers and top-ranking officials during his visit, said officials.
According to officials, the agitated protesters resorted to stone-pelting and clashed with security personnel when they were removed.
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The railways got the clearance from local authorities at 12:30 pm, the spokesperson said.
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