Rodrigues expresses shock over tragedy

Friday, December 14, 2007, 21:03 [IST]

Chandigarh, Dec 14 (UNI) Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Union Territory Administrator, General (Retd.) S F Rodrigues, has expressed deep shock over the tragic train-bus accident at a railway crossing near Chuharchak village in Moga district, in which 16 people were killed and equal number injured today .

He asked the Red Cross Society and NGOs to extend necessary medical relief to the injured and help the next of kin of victims in the unfortunate tragedy.

General Rodrigues conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to members of the bereaved families.

UNI

Topics: ACCIDENT-PUNJAB-BUS-RODRIGUES

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