{
  "id": 1435451,
  "title": "Seven killed and 19 injured in Bihar temple stampede",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/seven-killed-and-19-injured-in-bihar-temple-stampede",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T06:31:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Times",
    "slug": "daily-times",
    "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1539563/seven-killed-and-19-injured-in-bihar-temple-stampede/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A stampede at a Hindu temple in India's Bihar state killed seven people and injured 19 others on Monday. The incident occurred at the Ashok Dham temple in Lakhisarai district, where a large crowd had gathered to pay homage to the Hindu deity Shiva.\n\nAccording to the district magistrate, Shailendra Kumar, rumours spread that an electric pole had fallen on devotees inside the temple premises, triggering the stampede. Bihar's Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced compensation of 400,000 rupees ($4,180) to the family of each victim.\n\nThe stampede is the latest in a series of fatal crowd disasters in India. Officials confirmed the casualties, and 19 others were undergoing hospital treatment. The cause of the stampede is still being probed, with preliminary reports suggesting a snapped electric wire sparked panic among worshippers.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}