Due to the Dusshera even taking place, spectators from across the city were standing on the tracks to get a glimpse of the event. Speeding trains passed by due to which many were injured and around 60 people dead. In a video of the event that released raises doubts that it was negligence by the event organizers who took no precaution to prevent such mishappenings.
The organizers did receive any permission from the government or NOC (No Objection Certificate) also assuring that all the safety precautions would be considered before or during the event. They also assured that no weapons would be allowed to the event, no loudspeakers, and no violation of any traffic rules would be taking place. However, the event was declared a clear case of trespassing.
The injured were rushed to the hospital where treatment is being given to them.
A local Congress leader blames the railways saying that this event takes place every year at the site and it is their responsibility to slow down the trains at events like this.
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