AMN / NEW DELHI
National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, on Monday issued notices to the Punjab government and Chairman, Railway Board over a train accident in Amritsar.
The Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports that over 60 people died on the spot and several others got seriously injured in Amritsar during Dussehra celebrations last week.
It has sought a detailed report on the matter, within four weeks. It has asked for all details regarding disbursement of relief and rehabilitation to the aggrieved families as well as the information on the status of the treatment being provided to the injured in different hospitals of Amritsar.
The Commission has observed that it cannot be said to be a sane act by people to sit on the railway tracks.
It, however, said that at the same time, the negligence on the part of the district authorities is apparent behind this horrific incident.
NHRC said, it was the responsibility of the state to provide proper safety and protection to the citizens.