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Yes no need Pakistan will get help from China and Saudis
Narendra Modi offered all possible help to Afghanistan and Pakistan after the Quake!
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First of all this earthquake is not so big that india or any other foreign countries are required to offer their assistance. I think pakistan can manage itself.
Second, since not many people are dead as compared to 2005 there are few pakistanis here who are taking the luxury of saying no and abusing in return of a good gesture. If it wud had been the people dead in multiple of thousands then these same people would had no spine to say so. This is the typical behaviour of spineless people.
Second, since not many people are dead as compared to 2005 there are few pakistanis here who are taking the luxury of saying no and abusing in return of a good gesture. If it wud had been the people dead in multiple of thousands then these same people would had no spine to say so. This is the typical behaviour of spineless people.
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26-October, 2015 18:50 IST
PM prays for everyone's safety in the strong earthquake in Afghanistan-Pakistan region; asks for an urgent assessment of the damage caused due to the earthquake
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has prayed for everyone's safety in the strong earthquake in Afghanistan-Pakistan region. The Prime Minister has asked for an urgent assessment of the damage caused, due to the earthquake. Prime Minister has expressed India's readiness for the assistance wherever required, including Afghanistan and Pakistan.
"Heard about strong earthquake in Afghanistan-Pakistan region whose tremors have been felt in parts of India. I pray for everyone's safety.
I have asked for an urgent assessment and we stand ready for assistance where required, including Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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26-October, 2015 18:50 IST
PM prays for everyone's safety in the strong earthquake in Afghanistan-Pakistan region; asks for an urgent assessment of the damage caused due to the earthquake
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has prayed for everyone's safety in the strong earthquake in Afghanistan-Pakistan region. The Prime Minister has asked for an urgent assessment of the damage caused, due to the earthquake. Prime Minister has expressed India's readiness for the assistance wherever required, including Afghanistan and Pakistan.
"Heard about strong earthquake in Afghanistan-Pakistan region whose tremors have been felt in parts of India. I pray for everyone's safety.
I have asked for an urgent assessment and we stand ready for assistance where required, including Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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26-October, 2015 18:16 IST
Severe Earthquake Tremors were felt in most Parts of North India as its Epicentre was in Hindu Kush Region of Afghanistan
Severe earthquake tremors were felt around 2.39 pm today in most parts of North India as the epicentre of the earthquake was in Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. The earthquake of about 7.5 on Richter scale occurred at a depth of around 190 kilometres with its epicentre at latitude 36.5 degrees North and longitude 70.8 degrees East.
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Severe Earthquake Tremors were felt in most Parts of North India as its Epicentre was in Hindu Kush Region of Afghanistan
Severe earthquake tremors were felt around 2.39 pm today in most parts of North India as the epicentre of the earthquake was in Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. The earthquake of about 7.5 on Richter scale occurred at a depth of around 190 kilometres with its epicentre at latitude 36.5 degrees North and longitude 70.8 degrees East.
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modi needs new pr campaign after tesla didn't come home.
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Massive earthquake strikes Pakistan, at least 52 dead - The Hindu
Nearly 200 others were injured in the tremor, which had its epicentre in neighbouring Afghanistan.
A powerful 7.5 earthquake rocked northern Pakistan today killing at least 52 people while nearly 200 others were injured in the tremor with its epicentre in neighbouring Afghanistan. [CSIR - National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad has pegged the intensity of the quake at 7.7.]
The quake’s epicentre was located near Jurm in northeast Afghanistan, 250 kilometres from Kabul and at a depth of 213.5 kms, according to the US Geological Survey.
At least 18 people were killed in Peshawar city, according to provincial information minister Mushtaq Ghani. Eight people, including women and children, were killed in Swat, while four people were killed in the Bajaur tribal region after buildings collapsed in the area, the Dawn reported.
An eight-year-old child was killed in Kallar Kahar, whereas one casualty was also reported from Kasur after the roof of a house collapsed.
A 14-year-old child died in the Islamgarh area of Azad Kashmir’s Mirpur region after a school wall collapsed. A wall collapsed in Sargodha, killing one woman and injuring 10 people, while three are injured in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
13 people were killed in Chitral, which is closest to the epicentre of the earthquake while a child died as the roof of a house collapsed in Raja Bazaar area of Rawalpindi.
Another child was killed after the wall of a school collapsed in Miani Adda area of Punjab’s Chakwal district.
Three people were reported killed in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Several landslides have been reported in mountainous areas of the country, leading to fears that the death toll may increase.
At least 194 injured were brought to Swat’s Saidu Sharif Teaching Hospital, which does not have adequate medical facilities.
More than 100 wounded have been admitted to Peshawar’s Lady Reading Hospital.
Tremors were also felt in major cities, including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Quetta, Kohat and Malakand.
Nearly 200 others were injured in the tremor, which had its epicentre in neighbouring Afghanistan.
A powerful 7.5 earthquake rocked northern Pakistan today killing at least 52 people while nearly 200 others were injured in the tremor with its epicentre in neighbouring Afghanistan. [CSIR - National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad has pegged the intensity of the quake at 7.7.]
The quake’s epicentre was located near Jurm in northeast Afghanistan, 250 kilometres from Kabul and at a depth of 213.5 kms, according to the US Geological Survey.
At least 18 people were killed in Peshawar city, according to provincial information minister Mushtaq Ghani. Eight people, including women and children, were killed in Swat, while four people were killed in the Bajaur tribal region after buildings collapsed in the area, the Dawn reported.
An eight-year-old child was killed in Kallar Kahar, whereas one casualty was also reported from Kasur after the roof of a house collapsed.
A 14-year-old child died in the Islamgarh area of Azad Kashmir’s Mirpur region after a school wall collapsed. A wall collapsed in Sargodha, killing one woman and injuring 10 people, while three are injured in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
13 people were killed in Chitral, which is closest to the epicentre of the earthquake while a child died as the roof of a house collapsed in Raja Bazaar area of Rawalpindi.
Another child was killed after the wall of a school collapsed in Miani Adda area of Punjab’s Chakwal district.
Three people were reported killed in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Several landslides have been reported in mountainous areas of the country, leading to fears that the death toll may increase.
At least 194 injured were brought to Swat’s Saidu Sharif Teaching Hospital, which does not have adequate medical facilities.
More than 100 wounded have been admitted to Peshawar’s Lady Reading Hospital.
Tremors were also felt in major cities, including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Quetta, Kohat and Malakand.
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26-October, 2015 22:01 IST
PM speaks to Prime Minister of Pakistan; expresses condolences on the loss of lives due to the quake; offers all possible assistance from India
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has spoken to Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shri Nawaz Sharif and expressed his condolences on the loss of lives due to the quake. The Prime Minister has offered all possible assistance from India to Pakistan.
"Spoke to PM Nawaz Sharif and expressed condolences on the loss of lives due to the quake. Offered all possible assistance from India.
Expressed my gratitude to PM Nawaz Sharif for his efforts that ensured Geeta returned home", the Prime Minister said.
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26-October, 2015 18:33 IST
PM speaks to Jammu and Kashmir CM, taking stock of the situation arising due to the earthquake
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has spoken to Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and took stock of the situation arising due to the earthquake.
"Spoke to J&K CM Shri Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and took stock of the situation arising due to the unfortunate earthquake", the Prime Minister said.
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Earthquake kills 22, injures 129 in Afghanistan | Zee News
Kabul: An magnitude 7.7 struck Afghanistan on Monday, killing at least 22 and injuring over 120 while leaving several houses destroyed in different provinces. Roofs of dozens of houses and some schools caved in, trapping the students and inhabitants. However, the total casualties could not be confirmed.
The quake rocked the country at 1.30 pm. According to the US Geological Survey, the epicentre of the quake, having a depth of 213.5 km, was Badakhshan province's Juram district.
It was felt in neighbouring countries of Tajikistan, Pakistan and India. The director of seismology at the Indian Meteorological Department, Vineet Gahlot, confirmed magnitude of the earthquake and said the epicenter was deep in the Hindu Kush, Afghanistan. The earthquake lasted for one minute, the Afghan Times reported.
In Takhar province, at least 12 schoolgirls died in a stampede at their school while trying to run out as the quake struck, the Independent reported. The panic-stricken girls were killed while trying to flee the school building.
Spokesman to the Takhar governor, Sanaullah Timuri, said over 30 were also injured including schoolchildren.
Stating that the provincial authorities were working to confirm the casualties and assess the damages, he said over 60 houses were destroyed in different districts of the province.
Initial reports suggested three people were killed and as many wounded, said chief of the Parwan provincial council, Ghulam Haider Jaillani, adding that over 40 houses were destroyed.
Muhammad Farid, a witness in Kabul, said he was in his shop when the powerful earthquake jolted it, causing the walls swaying back and forth.
"People in the shops, hotels, offices and vehicles were running to an open space while reciting verses from the Holy Quran," he added.
Six houses were destroyed in Kabul's Deh Mazang area, local sources said.
Badakhshan province Governor Shah Waliullah said over 400 houses were destroyed and 25 people injured.
Authorities were assessing the damages and casualties, fearing that the casualties could rise.
Residents of different provinces complained that emergency services were too slow to respond to the earthquake. Roofs of dozens of houses and some schools caved in, trapping the students and inhabitants.
Volunteers were seen working in Nangarhar, Parwan, Kabul, Ghazni, Badakhshan, Kapisa and other provinces to provide help. Communication services were disrupted in Kabul. Families of the foreigners were not able to contact their beloved ones in Kabul City.
Spokesman to the provincial governor of Nangarhar, Ahmad Zia Abdulzai, told Afghanistan Times seven people killed and 71 injured in different districts of the province.
IANS
26-October, 2015 22:01 IST
PM speaks to Prime Minister of Pakistan; expresses condolences on the loss of lives due to the quake; offers all possible assistance from India
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has spoken to Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shri Nawaz Sharif and expressed his condolences on the loss of lives due to the quake. The Prime Minister has offered all possible assistance from India to Pakistan.
"Spoke to PM Nawaz Sharif and expressed condolences on the loss of lives due to the quake. Offered all possible assistance from India.
Expressed my gratitude to PM Nawaz Sharif for his efforts that ensured Geeta returned home", the Prime Minister said.
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Prime Minister's Office
26-October, 2015 18:33 IST
PM speaks to Jammu and Kashmir CM, taking stock of the situation arising due to the earthquake
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has spoken to Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and took stock of the situation arising due to the earthquake.
"Spoke to J&K CM Shri Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and took stock of the situation arising due to the unfortunate earthquake", the Prime Minister said.
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Earthquake kills 22, injures 129 in Afghanistan | Zee News
Kabul: An magnitude 7.7 struck Afghanistan on Monday, killing at least 22 and injuring over 120 while leaving several houses destroyed in different provinces. Roofs of dozens of houses and some schools caved in, trapping the students and inhabitants. However, the total casualties could not be confirmed.
The quake rocked the country at 1.30 pm. According to the US Geological Survey, the epicentre of the quake, having a depth of 213.5 km, was Badakhshan province's Juram district.
It was felt in neighbouring countries of Tajikistan, Pakistan and India. The director of seismology at the Indian Meteorological Department, Vineet Gahlot, confirmed magnitude of the earthquake and said the epicenter was deep in the Hindu Kush, Afghanistan. The earthquake lasted for one minute, the Afghan Times reported.
In Takhar province, at least 12 schoolgirls died in a stampede at their school while trying to run out as the quake struck, the Independent reported. The panic-stricken girls were killed while trying to flee the school building.
Spokesman to the Takhar governor, Sanaullah Timuri, said over 30 were also injured including schoolchildren.
Stating that the provincial authorities were working to confirm the casualties and assess the damages, he said over 60 houses were destroyed in different districts of the province.
Initial reports suggested three people were killed and as many wounded, said chief of the Parwan provincial council, Ghulam Haider Jaillani, adding that over 40 houses were destroyed.
Muhammad Farid, a witness in Kabul, said he was in his shop when the powerful earthquake jolted it, causing the walls swaying back and forth.
"People in the shops, hotels, offices and vehicles were running to an open space while reciting verses from the Holy Quran," he added.
Six houses were destroyed in Kabul's Deh Mazang area, local sources said.
Badakhshan province Governor Shah Waliullah said over 400 houses were destroyed and 25 people injured.
Authorities were assessing the damages and casualties, fearing that the casualties could rise.
Residents of different provinces complained that emergency services were too slow to respond to the earthquake. Roofs of dozens of houses and some schools caved in, trapping the students and inhabitants.
Volunteers were seen working in Nangarhar, Parwan, Kabul, Ghazni, Badakhshan, Kapisa and other provinces to provide help. Communication services were disrupted in Kabul. Families of the foreigners were not able to contact their beloved ones in Kabul City.
Spokesman to the provincial governor of Nangarhar, Ahmad Zia Abdulzai, told Afghanistan Times seven people killed and 71 injured in different districts of the province.
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2005 they offer the help but when Pakistan replies Ok give your Helos then they said no.
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That time President of Pakistan was Pervez Musharraf but still Republic of India was thinking about the lives of Earth Quake Victims.
India has sent 25 tonnes of relief material to Pakistan including food, blankets and medicine. Big Indian companies such as Infosys have offered aid up to $226,000. On October 12, an Ilyushin-76 cargo plane ferried across seven truckloads (about 82 tons) of army medicines, 15,000 blankets and 50 tents and returned to New Delhi. A senior airforce official also stated that they had been asked by the Indian government to be ready to fly out another similar consignment. On October 14, India dispatched the second consignment to relief material to Pakistan, by train through the Wagah Border. The consignment includes 5,000 blankets, 370 tents, 5 tons of plastic sheets and 12 tons of medicine. The third consignment is of medicine and relief material is being readied and will be sent shortly, also by train. India also pledged $25 million as aid to Pakistan
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this is not a time for point scoring, I felt it, there was some drama where I was and even my folks were panicky, thankfully nothing bad happened.
meanwhile, across the border some people actually died, just like that.
what and how much is offered, how the politicians and media will spin it, or if it'll be accepted at all, regardless, I think this is a genuine helping hand being offered, I'd be happy if some of my tax monies were used to help.
remember, it wasn't too long ago in Yemen when we accepted Pakistan's help to evacuate our citizens without politics being played.
meanwhile, across the border some people actually died, just like that.
what and how much is offered, how the politicians and media will spin it, or if it'll be accepted at all, regardless, I think this is a genuine helping hand being offered, I'd be happy if some of my tax monies were used to help.
remember, it wasn't too long ago in Yemen when we accepted Pakistan's help to evacuate our citizens without politics being played.
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2 armymen injured in J&K as earthquake jolts North India
Srinagar, Oct 26, 2015, (PTI)
Two army personnel were today injured when their bunker collapsed following tremors in Sopore, 55 kms from here, in north Kashmir's Baramulla district.
The bunker collapsed inside Ganjoo house, where an army unit is camping, resulting in injuries to two soldiers, following which they were taken to the hospital, officials said.
The flyover at Jehangir Chowk in the heart of Srinagar also developed crack, forcing the authorities to suspend traffic over it, the officials said.
A vehicle was damaged at Rafiabad in Baramulla district when it got uprooted and fell on it.
However, there was no immediate report of any casualty in the incident, the officials said.
A massive earthquake measuring 7.5 on richter scale today jolted north India, with panic-stricken people rushing out of houses and buildings that shook during the temblor lasting almost a minute.
3 dead in J&K; panic sweeps across North India
New Delhi/ Chandigarh/ Srinagar/ Lucknow/ Jaipur:Oct 27, 2015, dhns
Panic gripped large swathes of northern India on Monday as it felt an earthquake that had its epicentre in Afghanistan and was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale there.
There were reports of some deaths and many more injuries as people rushed out of buildings and onto the streets.
According to the Met department, the tremors were felt at around 2:27 pm and measured magnitude 4.5 on the Richter scale in Delhi.
However, no immediate loss of life and property was reported from anywhere in the city.
The quake affected the Metro services in the National Capital Region, which were halted for around 15 minutes.
Confusion reigned after the trains shuddered and came to a halt. According to passengers, there was no announcement about the earthquake in the Metro. Passenger Uzmi Athar said, “Even after the services resumed, the Metro was running at a snail’s pace. It took five minutes to cross just one station.”
Expressing readiness, the Delhi government activated its disaster management teams soon after the tremors.
Panic in Kashmir
Monday's tremors brought back memories of the deadly 2005 earthquake in Jammu and Kashmir, as it left three persons dead and 15 others injured, besides damaging property. Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Asgar Samoon confirmed that two elderly women and a boy died due to cardiac arrest in the Anantnag, Baramulla and Reasi districts.
The injured include two army personnel, on whom their bunker collapsed in Sopore in Baramulla district, 55 km from Srinagar. Several houses in the North Kashmir districts of Baramulla and Kupwara were reportedly damaged.
In the capital city Srinagar, the quake forced people — still recovering from the shock of last year’s devastating deluge — to rush out of their homes in the biting cold.
Chanting verses from the Holy Quran, many people reportedly moved towards open spaces barefooted. And immediately after the quake, special prayers were held in several mosques in Srinagar seeking Almighty’s mercy.
The quake also led to panic in overcrowded hospitals in Srinagar and its surrounding areas. At the Valley’s lone tertiary-care hospital SKIMS in Srinagar, chaos was reported as people rushed through seven floors of the ward block. Its narrow exit resulted in disarray as shrieking patients and attendants pushed their way out of the hospital.
Similar scenes were witnessed at G B Pant Hospital, where people were seen running on the road with the children in their laps. The hospitals lone functional exit created a dangerous bottleneck. The hospital has no lawn, and people assembled on the busy highway till the tremors subsided.
While everyone else ran for shelter, SSG commandos raced to rescue Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, who was watching a show at Srinagar's Tagore Hall, a heritage building renovated after last year devastating floods.
Witnesses said as the first tremors hit, many from the audience started running out of the hall, whose first floor was jam-packed. But Mufti sat patiently on his chair, asking others, including Education Minister Naeem Akhter, to calm down and not panic.
Within seconds, however, as the major tremors started shaking the building, the SSG commandos escorting Mufti rushed into the hall and took him out. Witnesses said Mufti was made to sit in his bulletproof car as people ran for cover.
Punjab, Haryana hit
The tremors triggered panic in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh as well. These tremors were by far the strongest felt by people in these states in recent years. Much of Uttarakhand also felt strong tremors.
A 15-year old boy named Nitish sustained a head injury and was rushed to Alchemist Hospital in Panchkula near Chandigarh after he lost his balance and fell while walking up the stairs of a residential high-rise. No major loss of property has so far been reported from these states.
Thousands of people rushed out of their houses as tremors continued for at least 40 seconds. Aftershocks added to the panic. There was commotion in Manali, Shimla, Mandi, Hamirpur, Dalhousie, Chamba and other parts of Himachal Pradesh.
The panic was seen more in high-rises in Gurgaon, Faridabad and Panchkula in Haryana. There were also reports of mobile and landline network disruptions for a brief spell after the earthquake.
A state-level function, underway at an auditorium in Panchkula to mark the Haryana government's one year in office was disrupted by the tremors. Bureaucrats, guests and politicians including Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij rushed out of the auditorium.
The tremors were mild in large parts of Uttar Pradesh, with no report of loss of life or property. No causality was reported from Rajasthan as well, but small cracks have reportedly appeared in several high-rises in the Bharatpur and Jaipur district. Jaipur Metro rail service was also stopped for 10 minutes.
Srinagar, Oct 26, 2015, (PTI)
Two army personnel were today injured when their bunker collapsed following tremors in Sopore, 55 kms from here, in north Kashmir's Baramulla district.
The bunker collapsed inside Ganjoo house, where an army unit is camping, resulting in injuries to two soldiers, following which they were taken to the hospital, officials said.
The flyover at Jehangir Chowk in the heart of Srinagar also developed crack, forcing the authorities to suspend traffic over it, the officials said.
A vehicle was damaged at Rafiabad in Baramulla district when it got uprooted and fell on it.
However, there was no immediate report of any casualty in the incident, the officials said.
A massive earthquake measuring 7.5 on richter scale today jolted north India, with panic-stricken people rushing out of houses and buildings that shook during the temblor lasting almost a minute.
3 dead in J&K; panic sweeps across North India
New Delhi/ Chandigarh/ Srinagar/ Lucknow/ Jaipur:Oct 27, 2015, dhns
Panic gripped large swathes of northern India on Monday as it felt an earthquake that had its epicentre in Afghanistan and was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale there.
There were reports of some deaths and many more injuries as people rushed out of buildings and onto the streets.
According to the Met department, the tremors were felt at around 2:27 pm and measured magnitude 4.5 on the Richter scale in Delhi.
However, no immediate loss of life and property was reported from anywhere in the city.
The quake affected the Metro services in the National Capital Region, which were halted for around 15 minutes.
Confusion reigned after the trains shuddered and came to a halt. According to passengers, there was no announcement about the earthquake in the Metro. Passenger Uzmi Athar said, “Even after the services resumed, the Metro was running at a snail’s pace. It took five minutes to cross just one station.”
Expressing readiness, the Delhi government activated its disaster management teams soon after the tremors.
Panic in Kashmir
Monday's tremors brought back memories of the deadly 2005 earthquake in Jammu and Kashmir, as it left three persons dead and 15 others injured, besides damaging property. Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Asgar Samoon confirmed that two elderly women and a boy died due to cardiac arrest in the Anantnag, Baramulla and Reasi districts.
The injured include two army personnel, on whom their bunker collapsed in Sopore in Baramulla district, 55 km from Srinagar. Several houses in the North Kashmir districts of Baramulla and Kupwara were reportedly damaged.
In the capital city Srinagar, the quake forced people — still recovering from the shock of last year’s devastating deluge — to rush out of their homes in the biting cold.
Chanting verses from the Holy Quran, many people reportedly moved towards open spaces barefooted. And immediately after the quake, special prayers were held in several mosques in Srinagar seeking Almighty’s mercy.
The quake also led to panic in overcrowded hospitals in Srinagar and its surrounding areas. At the Valley’s lone tertiary-care hospital SKIMS in Srinagar, chaos was reported as people rushed through seven floors of the ward block. Its narrow exit resulted in disarray as shrieking patients and attendants pushed their way out of the hospital.
Similar scenes were witnessed at G B Pant Hospital, where people were seen running on the road with the children in their laps. The hospitals lone functional exit created a dangerous bottleneck. The hospital has no lawn, and people assembled on the busy highway till the tremors subsided.
While everyone else ran for shelter, SSG commandos raced to rescue Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, who was watching a show at Srinagar's Tagore Hall, a heritage building renovated after last year devastating floods.
Witnesses said as the first tremors hit, many from the audience started running out of the hall, whose first floor was jam-packed. But Mufti sat patiently on his chair, asking others, including Education Minister Naeem Akhter, to calm down and not panic.
Within seconds, however, as the major tremors started shaking the building, the SSG commandos escorting Mufti rushed into the hall and took him out. Witnesses said Mufti was made to sit in his bulletproof car as people ran for cover.
Punjab, Haryana hit
The tremors triggered panic in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh as well. These tremors were by far the strongest felt by people in these states in recent years. Much of Uttarakhand also felt strong tremors.
A 15-year old boy named Nitish sustained a head injury and was rushed to Alchemist Hospital in Panchkula near Chandigarh after he lost his balance and fell while walking up the stairs of a residential high-rise. No major loss of property has so far been reported from these states.
Thousands of people rushed out of their houses as tremors continued for at least 40 seconds. Aftershocks added to the panic. There was commotion in Manali, Shimla, Mandi, Hamirpur, Dalhousie, Chamba and other parts of Himachal Pradesh.
The panic was seen more in high-rises in Gurgaon, Faridabad and Panchkula in Haryana. There were also reports of mobile and landline network disruptions for a brief spell after the earthquake.
A state-level function, underway at an auditorium in Panchkula to mark the Haryana government's one year in office was disrupted by the tremors. Bureaucrats, guests and politicians including Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij rushed out of the auditorium.
The tremors were mild in large parts of Uttar Pradesh, with no report of loss of life or property. No causality was reported from Rajasthan as well, but small cracks have reportedly appeared in several high-rises in the Bharatpur and Jaipur district. Jaipur Metro rail service was also stopped for 10 minutes.
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