Will send report to central govt on Shirgao tragedy: Governor
Panaji:
Goa governor P S Sreedharan Pillai
on Sunday visited the families of those who died and were injured in the Devi Lairai jatra stampede early on Saturday. Pillai said he would send a report to the Centre on the tragedy, based on what has been narrated to him by the victims.
Central govt may decide to extend aid to those affected based on the report.
'This is the first time that such a tragic stampede has occurred in Goa. I am grateful to the Hon'ble President and the PM, who promptly intervened and issued the necessary directions,' Pillai said. 'Today, I also conveyed Modi Ji's condolences to the bereaved families.'
He added, 'I came here cancelling my events in other states. It is a sad incident. It is beyond our human expectations.' He went on to say, 'State and central govts are trying their best to help them (the affected people) within our limits. State govt has already declared an aid of Rs 10 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh for the injured.'
Pillai further said, 'If at all something more is required, we will do that.'
He added, 'Immediate medical facilities were provided to save lives. Now, I was inquiring, and various types of comments are coming from the people. Naturally.' He further said, 'We will do justice to them by extending all our help from state govt and central govt. The Centre may also think about it. I may also send a report.'
The governor visited the houses of the deceased Aditya Kauthankar, Tanuja Kauthankar, and Yeshwant Kerkar at Tivim. Aditya, aged 16, who had just cleared his Class X, is the youngest victim of the stampede.
The governor also met the family of Surya Mayekar from Padoshe, Sattari, whose son had also been injured in the stampede. The other victims' families he visited were of Sagar Nandadurgi at Mathwada, Bicholim; and Pratibha Kalangutkar at Mangado, Corlim.
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