City expresses grief for tragedy
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SHANGHAI’S top official yesterday expressed his “deep grief and guilt” over the New Year’s Eve tragedy on the Bund that left 36 people dead and dozens of others injured.
Speaking at a conference on work safety, Party chief Han Zheng said: “The Bund stampede caused a large number of casualties and we feel deep grief and guilt.”
Once a task force completes its investigation into the causes of the incident, those people found responsible for it will be punished, he said.
In the wake of one of the most serious public security incidents in Shanghai’s history, Han also promised to introduce strict new measures to provide a safer and more secure city in the future.
“Lessons must be drawn from the tragedy,” he said.
The Shanghai Health and Family Planning Commission said yesterday that 17 of the 49 people injured were still receiving medical treatment. Four are in a serious condition and one is critical, it said.
“The incident delivered a bloody lesson and self-examination is of great significance,” Han said.
“Only when we realize the problem, can we find the key to a solution, and we should spare no energy to protect the safety and property of every resident and safeguard the security of the city,” he said.
Shanghai Mayor Yang Xiong said the injured must be well treated, while the investigation into the causes of the tragedy must be based on the principles of fairness and objectiveness.
The release of information must be timely, open and transparent, he said.
Zhou Wei, head of Huangpu District, said at the conference that in the wake of the incident, security in key areas of the district such as the Bund and Yuyuan Garden has been increased.
Events that attract large crowds and pose a security risk will be canceled, while more police will be put on duty at locations where lots of people tend to congregate, he said.
Furthermore, fire engines have been stationed at key areas around the city, while 31 large-scale construction sites in Huangpu are being inspected, he said.
The district government and its leaders should bear responsibility for the Bund tragedy as it happened within their jurisdiction, Zhou said, adding that lessons must be learned.
Since the deadly incident a week ago, local authorities have met with 1,919 relatives of the victims, he said.
The handling of the aftermath is well under way, he said.
A thorough safety inspection of the security measures and emergency plans of business, tourism and culture venues in the district has also started in a bid to eliminate further risks, Zhou said.
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