The Odisha authorities has taken strict motion relating to the stampede case throughout the Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri. The District Collector and SP of Puri have been transferred. DCP Vishnu husband and commandant Ajay Padhi has been suspended for negligence in responsibility. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi introduced monetary help of Rs 25 lakh to the households of every deceased devotee. The CM has ordered an in depth administrative inquiry below the supervision of the Improvement Commissioner and has given directions for the switch of District Collector and SP. Chanchal Rana has been appointed as the brand new District Collector, whereas Pinak Mishra has taken over as the brand new SP.
The Chief Minister expressed deep grief over this tragedy and apologized to all Jagannath devotees personally and from the state authorities. He additionally expressed his condolences to the bereaved households and introduced a compensation of Rs 25 lakh to the households of the deceased. Majhi mentioned that Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath’s Rath Yatra is world well-known in Puri, through which hundreds of thousands of devotees come to Saradhabali with immense devotion and enthusiasm for the divine darshan of God. He additionally mentioned that sadly three devotees misplaced their lives on account of large crowd and intense enthusiasm. The Chief Minister reiterated that administrative orders have been given to research the incident. Chanchal Rana has been appointed as the brand new District Justice of the Peace of Puri whereas Pinak Mishra will take over as the brand new Superintendent of Police.
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On the similar time, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik claimed that the stampede has revealed the gross incompatibility of the Odisha authorities in making certain peaceable rath yatra for the devotees. Patnaik posted on X, “I categorical deep condolences to the households of the three devotees who misplaced my life within the stampede in Shardabali in Puri and pray to Mahaprabhu Jagannath for the early restoration of the injured devotees.” Chief of Opposition within the Odisha Meeting, Patnaik mentioned, “At this time’s stampede, only a day after the gross failure of the mob administration throughout the Rath Yatra, has highlighted the federal government’s incapacity in making certain a peaceable competition.” Patnaik alleged, ‘In accordance with eyewitnesses, quickly after this horrific tragedy, the households of the devotees first began aid work. No authorities equipment was current on the spot to regulate the group. This can be a clear indication of a stunning administrative negligence.
I prolong my heartfelt condolences to the Households of the three devotees who’ve misplaced their lives within the tragic stampede at saradhabali, #Puri And I Pray to Mahaprabhu Jagannatha for the Swift Restoration of the Devotees Injured on this Devastating Incident.
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– Naveen patnaik (@naveen_odisha) June 29, 2025