<p>Five people died after a bus they were travelling in came in contact with a high-tension wire and caught fire in Uttar Pradesh's&nbsp;Ghazipur city on Monday (Mar 11).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to reporters, Mau Superintendent of Police (SP) Ilamaran said, "Some people were travelling to Ghazipur for a wedding in a bus when it came in contact with a high-tension wire and caught fire. Two people were injured and are undergoing treatment in a hospital."</p>

<p>Illaraman said that further investigation was underway.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Citing sources, a report by the news agency IANS said that 50 people were onboard the bus when the accident took place. Locals gathered around the spot in large numbers.</p>

<p>The office of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that families of the deceased would be provided $6,041 (Rs 5 lakh) and the seriously injured would be given $604.</p>

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Five people died after a bus they were travelling in came in contact with a high-tension wire and caught fire in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur city on Monday (Mar 11).

Five people died after a bus they were travelling in came in contact with a high-tension wire and caught fire in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur city on Monday (Mar 11). Speaking to reporters, Mau Superintendent of Police (SP) Ilamaran said, "Some people were travelling to Ghazipur for a wedding in a bus when it came in contact with a high-tension wire and caught fire. Two people were injured and are undergoing treatment in a hospital." Illaraman said that further investigation was underway. #WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Mau SP Ilamaran says "Some people were traveling to Ghazipur for a wedding in a bus when it came in contact with a high-tension wire and caught fire. Two people were injured and are undergoing treatment in a hospital. Further investigation is underway..." pic.twitter.com/YzZ1whoOrR — ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) March 11, 2024 × Citing sources, a report by the news agency IANS said that 50 people were onboard the bus when the accident took place. Locals gathered around the spot in large numbers. The office of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that families of the deceased would be provided $6,041 (Rs 5 lakh) and the seriously injured would be given $604. (With inputs from agencies)

Five people dead after bus catches fire in India's Ghazipur

<p>As the cases have been on a rise in the capital, social distancing during grocery shopping has become essential. Delhites seem to understand this as hundreds of people at Ghazipur market of wholesale fruit and vegetable were seen abiding by social distancing norms.</p>

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<p>Everyone in the market, from customers to cart pullers,&nbsp;was seen wearing masks and following all precautions of social distancing,</p>

<p>Delhi is still a red zone and has recorded 384 new cases, taking the total tally to 4,122.&nbsp; Delhi's Health Minister, Satyendra Jain, also warned the people that the virus will affect our lives for some more time and the public will have to learn live with it and modify our habits accordingly.</p>

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<p>Jasmeet Singh, DCP Delhi (East) told ANI that the footfall has increased in the market as all others have been shut due to coronavirus lockdown.</p>

<p>"Footfall has increased here as several other markets have closed. We have set up channelizers here and people are being sent inside through them. Separate lanes have been made for cycle carts and mini-trucks. Due to these measures, the situation has improved," he said.&nbsp;</p>

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As the cases have been on a rise in the capital, social distancing during grocery shopping has become essential. Delhites seem to understand this as hundreds of people at Ghazipur market of wholesale fruit and vegetable were seen abiding by social distancing norms.

As the cases have been on a rise in the capital, social distancing during grocery shopping has become essential. Delhites seem to understand this as hundreds of people at Ghazipur market of wholesale fruit and vegetable were seen abiding by social distancing norms. Also read: Indian Navy to thank COVID-19 warriors by illuminating naval ships Everyone in the market, from customers to cart pullers, was seen wearing masks and following all precautions of social distancing, Delhi is still a red zone and has recorded 384 new cases, taking the total tally to 4,122. Delhi's Health Minister, Satyendra Jain, also warned the people that the virus will affect our lives for some more time and the public will have to learn live with it and modify our habits accordingly. Also read: Jammu and Kashmir: Colonel, major killed in Kupwara encounter Jasmeet Singh, DCP Delhi (East) told ANI that the footfall has increased in the market as all others have been shut due to coronavirus lockdown. "Footfall has increased here as several other markets have closed. We have set up channelizers here and people are being sent inside through them. Separate lanes have been made for cycle carts and mini-trucks. Due to these measures, the situation has improved," he said. (With inputs from ANI)

Delhi's cases rise; Ghazipur market observes social distancing

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<p>Nishad Party president Sanjay Nishad has denied any involvement in the stone pelting&nbsp;incident that led to the death of a police constable in Gazipur on Saturday.</p>

<p>"We need proper investigation in the case. It is BJP who is plotting against us. Not our party workers but BJP workers threw stones at people. We're taking our demand of reservation ahead in a democratic manner. If my party workers are found guilty, we will take strict action against them. It is easy to blame the weak as Yogi ji and Modi ji are in power,"&nbsp;Sanjay Nishad said,</p>

<p>A police constable was killed and seven others suffered injuries in a stone-pelting incident by a mob&nbsp;that took place following Prime Minister Narendra <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-attacks-cong-on-loan-waiver-promises-187161">Modi's event in Gazipur</a>.</p>

<p>Two other civilians were injured in the incident.</p>

<p>The protesters who pelted stones at the police personnel leading to his death allegedly belonged to the Nishad Party who had organised a protest in support of their demand of reservation, police said.</p>

<p>The mob pelted stone after the police arrested some of the leaders of the party as a precautionary measure ahead of the event.</p>

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<p>One of the police constables who was posted in the Prime Minister duty succumbed to his injuries after he was hit by a stone during the protest.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the police have&nbsp;registered an FIR against 32 people in the death of the constable.</p>

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<p>"Two others were injured in the incident and have been admitted to the district hospital for medical assistance. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognizance of the unfortunate death of Constable Suresh Vats and has announced Rs 40 lakh compensation for the wife of the deceased", informed Chief Minister's office.</p>

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<p>The Chief Minister has also directed the DM SSP to take strict action against the unruly elements and make an immediate arrest.</p>

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Nishad Party president Sanjay Nishad has denied any involvement in the stone pelting incident that led to the death of a police constable in Gazipur on Saturday.

Nishad Party president Sanjay Nishad has denied any involvement in the stone pelting incident that led to the death of a police constable in Gazipur on Saturday. "We need proper investigation in the case. It is BJP who is plotting against us. Not our party workers but BJP workers threw stones at people. We're taking our demand of reservation ahead in a democratic manner. If my party workers are found guilty, we will take strict action against them. It is easy to blame the weak as Yogi ji and Modi ji are in power," Sanjay Nishad said, A police constable was killed and seven others suffered injuries in a stone-pelting incident by a mob that took place following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's event in Gazipur. Two other civilians were injured in the incident. The protesters who pelted stones at the police personnel leading to his death allegedly belonged to the Nishad Party who had organised a protest in support of their demand of reservation, police said. The mob pelted stone after the police arrested some of the leaders of the party as a precautionary measure ahead of the event. #WATCH One constable dead & two locals from the area injured in stone pelting allegedly by Nishad Party workers near Atwa Mor police station in Naunera area, earlier today. #Ghazipur pic.twitter.com/FnviOzuRIU — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 29, 2018 × One of the police constables who was posted in the Prime Minister duty succumbed to his injuries after he was hit by a stone during the protest. Meanwhile, the police have registered an FIR against 32 people in the death of the constable. MP Pathak, CO City, Ghazipur on the stone pelting incident that claimed life of a police constable yesterday: 32 people have been named in the FIR. 60 unnamed people also mentioned in the FIR. A few people have also been arrested. pic.twitter.com/rqTNBdypp5 — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 30, 2018 × "Two others were injured in the incident and have been admitted to the district hospital for medical assistance. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognizance of the unfortunate death of Constable Suresh Vats and has announced Rs 40 lakh compensation for the wife of the deceased", informed Chief Minister's office. Dr Naveen Singh, Sadar Hospital,#Ghazipur on death of one constable in stone pelting allegedly by Nishad Party workers near Atwa Mor police station in Naunera area yesterday: Post mortem of the constable is being conducted. 7 police personnel have suffered leg injuries. pic.twitter.com/93VXrob1sD — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 30, 2018 × The Chief Minister has also directed the DM SSP to take strict action against the unruly elements and make an immediate arrest. (With inputs from ANI)

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