ADVERTISEMENT
Centre, J&K admin making efforts to provide relief to injured in Vaishno Devi shrine stampede, says PM ModiModi expressed his condolences and said he has spoken to Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha
PTI
Last Updated IST
At least 12 people were killed and 20 others injured in a stampede at the shrine in Jammu and Kashmir triggered by a heavy rush of devotees. Credit: PTI Photo
At least 12 people were killed and 20 others injured in a stampede at the shrine in Jammu and Kashmir triggered by a heavy rush of devotees. Credit: PTI Photo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the central government is in constant touch with the J&K Administration and full care is being taken towards the relief work for those injured in the stampede at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine.

Speaking at a programme to release funds under the PM-KISAN scheme, Modi expressed his condolences and said he has spoken to Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha.

ADVERTISEMENT

Earlier in the day, Sinha said a high-level inquiry has been ordered into the stampede in which at least 12 people were killed and 20 others injured.

Check out DH's latest videos:

ADVERTISEMENT
(Published 01 January 2022, 16:15 IST)