Bhubaneswar, July 18: Following a number of casualties amid the Puri Rath Yatra commenced on Thursday ,Odisha government is studying the underlying causes analysing the security lapses & minutes of crowd control. Meanwhile, the Odisha Human Rights Commission(OHRC), has sought report from the government regarding the mishap.

The Commission has sought report from the Secretary, Home Department and District Collector Puri, expressing concern over the harrowing incident that hurt public sentiment.

According to report, the OHRC, acting on the pleas filed by Nishikant Mishra issued direction to the government and the Puri District Admin, to comply with reports withing the said time.

The Commission has also asked the concerned authorities to ensure prompt treatment of the devotees, who sustained injuries during the crowd requiring hospital care.

Apart from it, the OHRC has asked the Department of Home, Puri District Admin and the Temple authorities to act proactively on the ‘Bahuda Yatra’ so that no such mishaps take place then.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed profound grief over the tragic death of two devotees during the Puri Rath Yatra, commenced on Thursday, reportedly due to suffocation.

The CM also expressed solidarity to the ailing ones who sustained injuries amid the crowd and assured them of free and utmost care.

Accordingly, Majhi directed senior health officials, to ensure the best possible treatment for those who sustained injuries or fell ill during the event.

Two people lost their lives after falling ill amid the massive crowd during the Rath Yatra festival in Puri on Thursday.

A 60-year-old man reportedly died after experiencing breathing difficulties, while another person passed away due to a suspected cardiac arrest during treatment.