India temple stampede in Bihar kills 7
At least seven people were killed after a stampede broke out at a Hindu shrine in eastern India. An investigation into the incident is underway.
A stampede at the Ashok Dham temple in Lakhisarai district, Bihar, India, resulted in at least seven deaths and multiple injuries on an auspicious Monday during the holy month of Shravan. The incident occurred when an electric pole fell, causing panic among the thronging devotees. Lakhisarai district magistrate Shailendra Kumar stated that a barricade broke due to the rush, leading to several people colliding with each other.
At least 19 injured individuals are currently receiving treatment in the hospital. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow over the loss of lives, offering condolences to the bereaved families and promising swift treatment for the injured. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary also condemned the incident, emphasizing the government's efforts to ensure quick medical aid for the affected individuals. An investigation is being conducted to ascertain the exact cause of the stampede.
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