India, Dec. 23 -- The Odisha government will look into the incident involving young sportspersons from the state being forced to travel in unhygienic conditions in a train for a national-level tournament, said School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond today.

Reacting to the issue, the minister said the matter has come to the notice of the government, and a probe will be conducted to verify the facts. He said appropriate action would be taken once the probe is completed.

"This issue has come to our notice. We are also hearing about it. The government will examine the truth behind the allegations. After the inquiry, necessary action will be taken based on the findings," the minister said.

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