Published 18:23 IST, July 3rd 2020
PM Modi condoles loss of Sikh pilgrims in Pakistan, prays for recovery of injured
Expressing grief at the loss of 19 Sikh pilgrims in Pakistan, PM Modi, on Friday, said that his thoughts are with their families & friends in this hour of grief
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Expressing grief at the loss of 19 Sikh pilgrims in Pakistan, PM Modi, on Friday, said that his thoughts are with their families and friends in this hour of grief. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured pilgrims. 19 Sikh pilgrims were killed in collision between a train and bus at Pakistan's Sheikhupura, several others injured.
PM Modi expresses condolences
Pained by the tragic demise of Sikh pilgrims in Pakistan. My thoughts are with their families and friends in this hour of grief.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 3, 2020
I pray that those pilgrims injured recover at the earliest.
19 Sikh pilgrims die in bus accident
Earlier in the day, nineteen passengers were killed in an accident in Pakistan's Sheikhupura when a train - Shah Hussain Express rammed into a bus carrying Sikh pilgrims, as per Pakistani news reports. The collision reportedly occurred at a railway crossing located between Farooqabad and Bahali Wala in Sheikhupura district. Sources report that 25 Sikh pilgrims were travelling to Gurdwara Sacha Sauda from Peshawar - 19 of these pilgrims have lost their lives.
Sources further report that rescue teams have arrived at the scene and the injured have been shifted to the nearby hospital. Local reports claim that the bus carrying the pilgrims reportedly made a hurried crossing at the unmanned railway crossing. Pakistan Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has ordered a probe into the investigation and has already suspended divisional engineer, as per Pakistan news reports.
Manjider Sirsa calls for investigation
Expressing condolences to the bereaved, Akali Dal Spokesperson Manjinder Sirsa, took to Twitter to show his solidarity. Furthermore, he urged PM Imran Khan to order a probe into the incident. He also said that the strictest punishment should be meted out in case of any foul play.
My heartfelt condolences to the families of 19 #Sikh pilgrims who lost their lives & those injured while returning to Gurdwara Sacha Sauda on a Coaster when it hit the Lahore-bound train from #Karachi near Farooqabad Rly station
— Manjinder Singh Sirsa (@mssirsa) July 3, 2020
We stand in solidarity with their families🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/NdiS23NUFD
18:23 IST, July 3rd 2020