Puri Rath Yatra stampede "very unfortunate", says Odisha Law Minister; action promised after probe

Puri (Odisha), June 30 (ANI): Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on June 29 described the stampede that occurred during the annual Puri Rath Yatra as "very unfortunate" and said appropriate action will be taken after the completion of an investigation.He said, "The incident is very unfortunate. The state government has taken strict action and a senior officer will investigate the incident... We will take action once we get the report of the investigation."