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PRESIDENT EXPRESSES GRIEF AND SHOCK OVER THE TRAGIC STAMPEDE INCIDENT IN MADHYA PRADESH

Rashtrapati Bhavan : 13.10.2013

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee expressed profound grief and shock over the tragic stampede incident near a temple at Ratangarh in Datia district of Madhya Pradesh today (October 13, 2013) where number of devotees died and several were injured. He conveyed his deep condolences to the families of the deceased and prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured. The President called upon the authorities concerned to provide all possible help to the bereaved families and medical assistance to the injured.

This release issued at 2000 hrs