In the backdrop of the Amritsar train tragedy, Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Saturday directed Home Secretary NS Kalsi to prepare detailed guidelines for permission to hold religious and social congregations to prevent such tragedies.
The guidelines should clearly define the rules and regulations for holding such events or gatherings in any part of the state on any occasion, as per the directives issued by the Chief Minister.
The chief minister also asked the Home Secretary to issue an immediate advisory for sale and storage of crackers for the upcoming Diwali festival, to ensure strict adherence to the safety rules and guidelines for the same.
Taking serious note of the train tragedy that killed and injured dozens, when a train mowed them down on railway tracks in Amritsar, the Chief Minister made it clear that no laxity would be tolerated in these matters.
"While the culpability in the tragic incident would be fixed, it was imperative to ensure that such an incident is not repeated," he said.
