Bihar Temple Stampede: 6 Devotees Killed, Several Injured At Ashok Dham As Massive Shravan Rush Sparks Chaos | Video
Lakhisarai: At least six people were killed and several others were injured in a stampede at the Ashok Dham temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai district on Monday, officials said. #BREAKING : At least 7 devotees killed in stampede at Ashok Dham temple in #Lakhisarai ; several injured BIHAR pic.twitter.com/MSOSSVR1nW — Karan Singh / करन सिंह (@Journo_Karan) August 17, 2026 The incident occurred due to a…
At least six devotees lost their lives and several others suffered injuries in a stampede at the Ashok Dham temple in Lakhisarai, Bihar, on Monday due to a massive rush of worshippers, officials reported. The incident unfolded during the holy month of Shravan, when hundreds of devotees thronged the temple to offer water to Lord Shiva.
According to the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Shivam Kumar, six female devotees had died in the stampede, with numerous others sustaining injuries. Rescue operations were underway with the assistance of police personnel and district administration officials.
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