Statement by President Roopun on the tragedy at Arsenal

“We extend our sympathies to the bereaved families, and our thoughts are particularly with the injured. We will all have to redouble our efforts, each in our own way, so that this type of drama does not happen again,” said Prithvirajsing Roopun. The President of the Republic spoke to journalists after paying tribute to the families of the pilgrims who died in the fire of a “kanwar”, which occurred when it hit a high voltage power line in Arsenal, yesterday, Sunday 3rd of March.