At least six dead in ‘stampede-like’ incident at India temple
The fatal incident reportedly took place amid a rush of devotees at a temple in India's Bihar state.
A deadly stampede occurred at the Ashok Dham temple in Bihar, India, claiming at least seven lives and injuring over a dozen, according to Indian media reports. The tragedy unfolded as thousands of devotees gathered to perform a sacred ritual on a Monday, a significant day in the Hindu lunar month of Shravan. According to Shivam Kumar, a senior police officer, an electric pole collapsed during the event, causing panic and resulting in the stampede.
Lakhisarai district magistrate Shailendra Kumar revealed that a broken barricade contributed to the chaos, with people colliding with one another. At least 19 injured individuals are receiving medical attention in hospitals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow over the loss of life, promising his support to the affected families.
The local administration is providing assistance to those impacted. An investigation is currently underway to ascertain the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
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