New Delhi: A day after a temporary structure collapsed at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium injuring 29 people, Delhi Police has approached Sports Authority of India (SAI) seeking details regarding booking of the shed, being set up for a wedding function.
While the event organiser has been booked for negligence, no arrest has been made yet. An official said that the details regarding booking of the venue were being investigated.
The assistance by 14 athletes and SAI staff members in rescuing the victims have been appreciated. “The immediate action of the athletes who rushed torescue the victim played a pivotal role in the rescue operation. They will be duly rewardedfor their bravery and assistance,” officials said on Sunday.
Among the injured, the one who got pierced by an iron rod continued to be critical, while others were stable. “11 with moderate injuries have been discharged after treatment. Seven patients are currently under observation at the trauma centre, four are receiving care in the trauma surgery unit, two are being treated in orthopaedics, and one patient is undergoing neurosurgery,” said a hospital official.tnn
While the event organiser has been booked for negligence, no arrest has been made yet. An official said that the details regarding booking of the venue were being investigated.
The assistance by 14 athletes and SAI staff members in rescuing the victims have been appreciated. “The immediate action of the athletes who rushed torescue the victim played a pivotal role in the rescue operation. They will be duly rewardedfor their bravery and assistance,” officials said on Sunday.
Among the injured, the one who got pierced by an iron rod continued to be critical, while others were stable. “11 with moderate injuries have been discharged after treatment. Seven patients are currently under observation at the trauma centre, four are receiving care in the trauma surgery unit, two are being treated in orthopaedics, and one patient is undergoing neurosurgery,” said a hospital official.tnn