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Forensic probe ordered into Kanpur rail tragedy: Prabhu
Rail Minister Suresh Prabhu
New Delhi: Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu on Monday said in the Lok Sabha that a “forensic probe” has been ordered in the Kanpur rail tragedy in which 142 people have died and over 150 were injured.”There shall be separate comprehensive investigation aided by latest technical and forensic analysis by an appropriate agency to look into all possible angles,” Prabhu said.The Railways Minister said that strictest action would be taken against those responsible.
Prabhu’s remarks came a day after one of the worst rail accidents in the country when 14 coaches of the Patna-Indore Express derailed near Pukhrayan station, about 60 km from Kanpur city.The worst hit were the sleeper coaches S1, S2, S3 and S4.This was the worst train accident in the country after the May 2010 disaster in West Bengal involving Gyaneshwari Express in which some 170 people were killed.
The Railways minister also said that old-technology ICF coaches already in operation lack the crash worthy characteristics of modern coaches.”I had informed this House during the previous Railway budget to progressively replace and phase out such coaches, this will be expedited,” Prabhu added.
The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.
Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.
The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.
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