Janta Darbar to be called as part of investigation into Patna stampede

Patna: The high level probe team investigating the stampede at Patna's Gandhi Maidan will be holding an open 'Janta Darbar' on Tuesday as part of the probe.

Home Secretary and ADGP will lead the 'Janta Darbar' where eye witnesses and general public can come forward and record their statements about the fateful incident.

The public meeting will be held at the Patna DM's office.

As many as 33 people lost their lives and 29 others were injured when stampede broke out at the historic Gandhi Maidan soon after the Ravana effigy was set aflame on the evening of Dussehra.