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Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences to the kin of the people who lost their lives after a roof at a crematorium in Ghaziabad district s Muradnagar collapsed on Sunday. While expressing grief, Modi said the state government is engaged in relief and rescue work. The sad news of the unfortunate accident in Muradnagar, Uttar Pradesh, has caused great sorrow. The state government is engaged in relief and rescue work. I express my condolences to the relatives of those who lost their lives in this accident, as well as wish the injured to get well soon, Modi tweeted in Hindi. At least 19 people have lost their lives and nearly 40 were injured after a roof at a crematorium in Muradnagar collapsed on Sunday. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team has rushed the spot and rescue operation is underway.
17 die after roof collapses at crematorium in UP s Muradnagar, probe on ANI | Updated: Jan 03, 2021 17:47 IST
Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 3 (ANI): At least 17 people have lost their lives and 38 were injured after a roof at a crematorium in Muradnagar here collapsed on Sunday. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team has rushed the spot and rescue operation is underway. 17 people have died so far while 38 people have been rescued after a shed collapsed in Muradnagar. We have started a probe and will take strict action against those found guilty, Anita C Meshram, Divisional Commissioner, Meerut told reporters.
Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister took the cognisance of the incident. I have instructed district officials to conduct relief operations and submit a report of the incident. All possible help will be provided to those affected by the incident, he said.