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Delhi, Sept 29: Terming the stampede at the Parel-Elphinstone railway
station in Mumbai, which led to death of 22 innocents, besides injuring many
others, a 'man-made disaster', Congress president Sonia Gandhi today said such
accidents could have been avoided had there been proper planning and concern
for safety. In a statement, Ms Gandhi hoped that a proper inquiry would be
conducted to affix responsibility and accountability. She expressed shock and
anguish at the unprecedented stampede. Wishing an early recovery to the
injured, Ms Gandhi conveyed her heartfelt condolences to the families of the
deceased. Ms Gandhi hoped that Railway authorities and local administration are
undertaking the relief operations expeditiously besides providing medical help
to the injured. She also asked the Regional & Pradesh Congress Committee
and Congress workers to contribute in providing assistance to the families of
the bereaved. UNI
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