Puri Chandan Yatra: A major accident occurred on Wednesday during the Chandan Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri. During this, many devotees were burnt due to the explosion of firecrackers. Police have said that all the injured have been admitted to the District Headquarters Hospital. The condition of some of these patients remains critical.
The state government took the responsibility of treating the injured
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has expressed grief over the incident and said that he has directed his Chief Administrative Secretary and the district administration to ensure proper treatment of the injured. He said that the state government will also bear the expenses of the injured from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also expressed grief over the incident
The Chief Administrative Secretary and the District Administration have been directed to ensure proper treatment of the injured and monitor the arrangements. The entire cost of treatment of the injured will be borne from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also expressed grief over the incident.
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