May 30th 2024.
The city of Bhubaneswar was struck with tragedy on Thursday as a firecracker explosion during the Chandan Jatra festival in Puri resulted in the loss of three lives and left 30 people injured. The incident was immediately brought to the attention of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who wasted no time in taking action.
With a heavy heart, Chief Minister Patnaik expressed his condolences for the victims and their families. He also announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh to be given to the families of the deceased as a gesture of support during this difficult time. In order to thoroughly investigate the cause of the tragedy, he directed a high-level probe to be conducted by the Additional Chief Secretary of Revenue & Disaster Management, along with the Special Relief Commissioner, Satyabrata Sahu.
In light of the tragedy, Chief Minister Patnaik personally visited the injured victims and took the time to speak with their families and the doctors at the private hospital. In a show of solidarity and support, he also announced that the state government would cover the cost of treatment for all those who were injured in the incident.
The unfortunate events took place on Wednesday evening when a pile of firecrackers near the Jagannath Temple in Puri exploded, sending a splinter flying into another heap of firecrackers at the nearby Devi Ghat. This occurred during the annual water sport of the deities, which is the longest festival observed at the Jagannath Temple.
The incident has left the entire community in shock and mourning. With the high-level probe underway, it is hoped that justice will be served for the victims and their families. The state government has also assured that all necessary steps will be taken to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their loved ones during this difficult time.
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