New Delhi, July 16 (UNI) The Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday sought a report from the West Bengal government on the tent collapse incident in Midnapore, in which several people were injured.
'The Centre has sought report from West Bengal government on tent collapse during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally, in which 67 persons, including 13 women, were injured", a Home Ministry official said.
A makeshift tent collapsed at the venue of PM's rally on Monday at Midnapore, when Mr Modi was addressing the gathering.
The Prime Minister saw the tent collapsing during his speech and immediately instructed the special protection group (SPG) personnel standing near him to look after the people and attend to the injured, officials said.
Later, he also visited the local hospital, met the injured persons and also gave an autograph to an injured lady.
"We pray for the speedy recovery of all those injured at the Midnapore rally today. The government is giving all help for medical treatment," Ms Banerjee tweeted after the incident.
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