The Madhya Pradesh High Court has sought responses from senior government and police officials over the tragic road accident on the Sheetla Mata Temple route in Gwalior, which claimed the lives of 16 people.
Notices have been issued to officials ranging from the Chief Secretary to the Gwalior Collector and Superintendent of Police. The case has reached the High Court through a public interest litigation petition.
The petition raises questions about the administrative arrangements and the responsibilities of officials in connection with the accident. The accident took place on the night between 17 and 18 October on the Sheetla Mata Temple route in Gwalior.
The incident was described as a painful and serious road accident. Along with the 16 deaths, a large number of people were injured. The High Court has sought responses from the state’s Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police (DGP).
The Principal Secretaries of the Home Department and the Transport Department have also been included in the proceedings. Officials of the Revenue Department have been asked to respond as well.
At the local level, the court has sought replies from the Divisional Commissioner, Collector and Superintendent of Police of Gwalior.
The accident had raised serious questions about safety arrangements on the Sheetla Mata Temple route, the movement of heavy vehicles and administrative monitoring. Questions were also raised about the relief and rescue arrangements after the incident.
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