May 30: Hyderbad factory blast, major changes in Railways, rain alerts across India and more
A deadly reactor explosion near Hyderabad claims 12 lives. Kolkata gang rape accused had pre-planned the assault. Indian Railways announces key changes to Tatkal booking and fare structure starting July 1. Plus, infiltration attempts foiled in J&K, heavy monsoon rains batter North India, and Rath Yatra stampede kills three in Puri.
Editing, narration and script: Aniket Singh Chauhan
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Time of India
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- Time of India
Govt reviews security, crowd management measures in Puri to ensure devotee safety
Bhubaneswar: In the wake of Sunday's stampede that claimed lives of three devotees outside Gundicha Temple in Puri, state govt has undertaken a comprehensive review of its security and crowd management protocols for the remaining rituals of Rath Yatra, scheduled to conclude on July 8 with Niladri Bije (return of the deities to Jagannath Temple). The chief minister's adviser, Prakash Mishra, who is camping in Puri, expressed his firm commitment to ensuring public safety. "The tragic incident has deeply affected us all, and we are determined to prevent any such occurrences in the future," Mishra, a retired DGP, told reporters on Monday. "We have mobilised our most experienced administrative and police personnel in Puri, working in close coordination with local administration to ensure the remaining festivities proceed without incident," Mishra said. Deputy CM Pravati Parida, who heads the recently constituted ministerial committee overseeing Rath Yatra arrangements, conducted an extensive inspection of Gundicha Temple on Monday. "Every life is precious to us, and we are implementing additional safety measures based on expert recommendations," Parida said. ADG-ranked IPS officer Saumendra Priyadarsi, specially appointed to oversee security arrangements following the tragedy, presented a detailed briefing on enhanced safety protocols to Mishra. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Police sources said a revised multi-layered security system with special emphasis on crowd management and emergency response has been adopted. The govt has particularly focused on strengthening arrangements for three major events — Sandhya Darshan (July 4), Bahuda Yatra (July 5) and Suna Besha (July 6), which traditionally attract lakhs of devotees. "We have established multiple emergency response teams, additional entry and exit points, and deployed advanced crowd monitoring systems. Our priority is to ensure the safety of every devotee," a senior police officer said. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, chief administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration, said, "As servants of Lord Jagannath, we have completely surrendered to him. We have sought divine guidance and humbly apologised to the Lord for any shortcomings. We are committed to serving the devotees with utmost dedication." The administration has urged pilgrims to cooperate with security personnel and follow designated pathways and timings for darshan. Emergency medical facilities have been strengthened, with additional ambulances and medical teams stationed at strategic locations outside the Gundicha Temple, the birthplace of the sibling deities.
The Hindu
4 hours ago
- The Hindu
May 30: Hyderbad factory blast, major changes in Railways, rain alerts across India and more
A deadly reactor explosion near Hyderabad claims 12 lives. Kolkata gang rape accused had pre-planned the assault. Indian Railways announces key changes to Tatkal booking and fare structure starting July 1. Plus, infiltration attempts foiled in J&K, heavy monsoon rains batter North India, and Rath Yatra stampede kills three in Puri. Editing, narration and script: Aniket Singh Chauhan
NDTV
4 hours ago
- NDTV
Railways Reacts To YouTuber's Claim That She Was Drugged, Robbed In 2AC Coach
Indian Railways responded to shocking allegations made by Kanika Devrani, a travel vlogger, that she was drugged and robbed in a 2AC coach of the Brahmaputra Mail while travelling from Delhi to Guwahati. The incident apparently happened when the train halted at New Jalpaiguri Junction Railway Station (NJP) in West Bengal. She claimed that her co-passengers were also looted. Posting a video on Instagram, she claimed that a passenger who was in the upper seat sprayed something on her. "I couldn't sense anything". She added that she had a conversation with that man as he was asking for seat numbers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kannu Priya (@kanika_devrani) Responding to the video, Railway Seva (@RailwaySeva), wrote, "For necessary action escalated to the concerned official." What did Kanika Devrani say? In the video, labelled "Indian Railway is not safe", she claimed that a stranger without a ticket allegedly boarded the 2AC coach at New Jalpaiguri Junction Railway Station and sprayed something, knocking Devrani and another passenger unconscious. When she regained consciousness, her iPhone 15 Pro Max was missing. "As First class AC tickets weren't available, I had booked a 2nd AC ticket from New Delhi to Guwahati on Brahmaputra Mail. I was of the opinion that it is all safe. The train had halted at New Jalpaiguri station in West Bengal, I was asleep and my phone was put under the charge," she said. "Someone came to my berth, my phone was under my pillow, and took it. First of all, how can the Railways staff let in someone unknown without a ticket? I don't know who the person is." Devrani used the Find My Device app to track her phone's live location, which showed it was in West Bengal's Malda. She tagged @WBPolice and @malda_police on X, urging them to take action. Kanika alleged that the police and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) were uncooperative, despite knowing the phone's live location. Social media raised concerns about passenger safety The incident has raised concerns about passenger safety on trains, particularly in 2AC coaches. Many social media users have demanded better security measures, including CCTV cameras in coaches and increased patrols during unscheduled stops. "It's sad but it's hard truth of India ..very sad to listen this," one user commented on Devrani's video. Another said, "Is it that easy that anyone can enter the 2S class without the ticket even under the supervision of your employers? This is the safety you're providing to your passengers and especially to females? You must look into this matter and take action as quickly as possible."
