President of India Condoles the Loss of Lives in Stampede at Pushkarulu Ghat of Godavari River in Andhra…

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee has condoledthe loss of lives in astampede at the Pushkarulu Ghat of Godavari River in Rajahmundry District of Andhra Pradesh.

In his message toShri E.S.L. Narasimhan, the Governor of Andhra Pradesh, the President has said "I am saddened to learn about the stampede at the Pushkarulu Ghat of Godavari River in Rajahmundry District of Andhra Pradesh, where a number of devotees have lost their lives and many others are injured.I understand relief and rescue operations are currently underway.

I call upon the State Government and other authorities to provide all possible aid to the bereaved families, who have lost their near and dear ones as well as medical assistance to the injured.

Please convey my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased.I wish speedy recovery to the injured persons.”

This release issued at 1540 hrs.