Three individuals Suraj Rasaily (21yrs) and Swaney Limbu (30yrs) and
Mekhia Tamang (14yrs) were hurt in the accident, out of whom Suraj a
resident of Sindebung from Sewaney from Dungra have been referred to
Siliguri. The doctors have informed that their condition is stable.
A few of our readers have informed us that, there was a concern
regarding the rote-ping, as the machines were very old, and up to four
people were being stuffed into a single bogey during the rush hour.
However, officials are yet to ascertain the cause of the rote-ping
crash.
Following the accident, Kalimpong police ordered that the mela will remain suspended from today onwards.
Late at night around 10:00 PM, we got information that the Kalimpong
police had refused to lodged an FIR against the mela organizers, some of
whom are allegedly connected to TMC.
Speaking with TheDC, Mr.
Amber Tamang one of the distressed family members of a crash victim
said, "we had come to file an FIR, but the police wouldn't take our
complaint, and instead they arbitrated a settlement of sorts... we were
advised to take the organizer's offer of complete medical expenses in
Siliguri and not file the FIR... We had come to file the complaint, now
we are being told to settle"...
Later, Darjeeling MP SS Ahluwalia stated, "I spoke to MLA Kalimpong Ms. Sarita Rai
and Amber Tamang. The PA of MLA is in Hospital and with Amber, I spoke
to him also... I have told them that I will provide all assistance to
them."
Sadly despite our numerous attempts, Kalimpong police and Kalimpong MLA could not be reached.(TDC)
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