Vaishno Devi Stampede: 12 Devotees Killed During New Year Rush; Probe Ordered
3 years ago

Vaishno Devi Stampede: 12 Devotees Killed During New Year Rush; Probe Ordered

News 18  

Vaishno Devi Stampede LIVE News Updates: At least 12 people have died, and several are injured in a stampede, triggered by heavy rush of devotees on New Year’s Day, at the famous Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday. “Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to a stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan. Visuals from Vaishno Devi after the incident: #UPDATE | Visuals from Naraina hospital where injured devotees have been taken for treatment after the stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra. pic.twitter.com/JIb7ZW8TJB — ANI January 1, 2022 Hospital and police sources told PTI at least 20 people were injured in the stampede and were taken to hospitals, including Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality hospital, and the condition of some of the injured was stated to be serious.

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Tirupati stampede | TTD’s preparedness falls flat before the heavy rush
21 hours, 7 minutes ago

Tirupati stampede | TTD’s preparedness falls flat before the heavy rush

The Hindu  

The meticulous planning and near-perfect execution of arrangements made by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams ahead of the Vaikunta Ekadasi festival fell flat in front of the heavy rush of devotees that flocked Tirupati a day ahead of the scheduled issue of tokens. The issue of tokens is officially scheduled to start at 5 a.m. on January 9 for darshan on …

Tirupati stampede: Video shows exact moment of devotees jostling for distribution of darshan tickets
1 day, 2 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: Video shows exact moment of devotees jostling for distribution of darshan tickets

India TV News  

Tirupati stampede latest update: At least six devotees, including three women, died and several others were injured in a major stampede in Tirupati on Wednesday night. Tirupati stampede videos go viral on social media The videos of the incident have gone viral on social media which show police administering CPR on a couple of woman devotees and injured persons being …

Video: Chandrababu Naidu to visit Tirupati temple today after stampede kills 6
Top News
1 day, 2 hours ago

Video: Chandrababu Naidu to visit Tirupati temple today after stampede kills 6

India Today  

At least six devotees died, and 29 others were injured in a stampede near Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan ticketing centres at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala Hills. Preliminary reports suggest that hundreds of devotees jostled for tokens for Vaikunta Dwara darshan at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple which triggered the stampede, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams chief BR Naidu said. "The death of …

Tirupati stampede: Six devotees dead, 40 injured at Vaikuntha Ekadashi token counters, PM Modi mourns
2 days, 2 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: Six devotees dead, 40 injured at Vaikuntha Ekadashi token counters, PM Modi mourns

India TV News  

Tirupati witnessed a tragedy on Wednesday night when a stampede broke out at the token counters set up for Vaikuntha Ekadashi celebrations. Chaos at the token counter The incident took place at several token issuance centres, where thousands of devotees gathered to collect entry tokens for Vaikuntha Dwaram darshan of Lord Venkateswara darshan scheduled from January 10 to 19. PM …

Several devotees injured in stampede at Meerut religious event in Uttar Pradesh
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Several devotees injured in stampede at Meerut religious event in Uttar Pradesh

Live Mint  

Several people were injured on Friday afternoon after a stampede-like situation broke out in the Meerut area of Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred while preacher Pradeep Mishra led a Shivmahapuran event in Shatabdi Nagar — with approximately 2.5 lakh people in attendance. Meerut District Magistrate Deepak Meena, however, denied claims that some people had been trapped during the incident and …

Two women dead, one girl injured in landslide on Vaishno Devi track in J-K’s Reasi
4 months, 1 week ago

Two women dead, one girl injured in landslide on Vaishno Devi track in J-K’s Reasi

The Hindu  

Two women pilgrims died while a girl was grievously injured in a landslide on the new track to the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Monday, officials said. According to them, the landslide hit the route near Panchi, 3 km ahead of Bhawan around 2.35 p.m. A portion of an overhead iron structure was also damaged, …

Hathras: A look at stampedes and crowd disasters in India over the years
6 months ago

Hathras: A look at stampedes and crowd disasters in India over the years

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Crowd surge along Godavari River kills at least 27 …

A look at stampedes and crowd disasters in India over the years
6 months, 1 week ago

A look at stampedes and crowd disasters in India over the years

Hindustan Times  

More than 100 people were killed in a stampede Tuesday in northern India following a Hindu religious gathering, making it one of the deadliest such accidents in recent years. Crowd surge along Godavari River kills at least 27 Tens of thousands of pilgrims taking part in a Hindu religious bathing festival surged forward and triggered a massive stampede on a …

Stampede at ‘satsang’ in UP's Hathras: Why are religious gatherings in India prone to such tragedies?
6 months, 1 week ago

Stampede at ‘satsang’ in UP's Hathras: Why are religious gatherings in India prone to such tragedies?

Firstpost  

Over 100 people died in a stampede at a ‘satsang’ of the religious preacher Bhole Baba in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district on Tuesday. “The number of attendees exceeded the administration’s permitted limit at the venue, leading to a stampede during Bhole Baba’s satsang,” the government said, as per Indian Express. File Photo/Reuters In October 2013, over 100 people were killed …

107 dead in stampede at religious preacher’s congregation in UP’s Hathras
6 months, 1 week ago

107 dead in stampede at religious preacher’s congregation in UP’s Hathras

Hindustan Times  

AGRA: At least 107 people, most of them women, were killed in a stampede at a religious congregation in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district on Tuesday evening, senior state police officers said. Hathras stampede: Inspector General Shalabh Mathur said temporary permission was sought and given for the ‘satsang’ at the venue in a Hathras village Additional director general, Anupam Kulshrestha’s office …

Stampede at religious event in India kills at least 116 people, mostly women and children
6 months, 1 week ago

Stampede at religious event in India kills at least 116 people, mostly women and children

Associated Press  

LUCKNOW, India — Thousands of people at a religious gathering in India rushed to leave a makeshift tent, setting off a stampede Tuesday that killed at least 116 people and injured scores, officials said. At least 116 people died, most of them women and children, said Prashant Kumar, the director-general of police in northern India’s state of Uttar Pradesh, where …

At least 116 killed in one of India's deadliest stampedes in UP's Hathras, mostly women and children
6 months, 1 week ago

At least 116 killed in one of India's deadliest stampedes in UP's Hathras, mostly women and children

Firstpost  

Tens of thousands of devotees had gathered in the Hathras district’s Phulrai village for the ‘satsang’, conducted by Baba Narayan Hari who is also known as Saakar Vishwa Hari Bhole Baba. Preliminary investigation is also going now," says Aligarh Commissioner Chaitra V. pic.twitter.com/Op0BQ5MTjj — Press Trust of India July 2, 2024 Tens of thousands of devotees had gathered in the …

Stampede at religious event in India kills more than 100, mostly women and children
6 months, 1 week ago

Stampede at religious event in India kills more than 100, mostly women and children

LA Times  

Two men mourn a relative killed in a stampede at a religious event in India’s Uttar Pradesh state on Tuesday. Thousands of people at a religious gathering in India rushed to leave a makeshift tent, setting off a stampede Tuesday that killed more than 100 and left scores injured, officials said. At least 116 people, most of them women and …

10 killed, 55 injured as bus carrying pilgrims to Vaishno Devi shrine falls into Jammu gorge
1 year, 7 months ago

10 killed, 55 injured as bus carrying pilgrims to Vaishno Devi shrine falls into Jammu gorge

Firstpost  

As many as 10 people were killed and 55 injured after a bus carrying pilgrims to the Vaishno Devi shrine skidded off a bridge and fell into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Tuesday As many as 10 people were killed and 55 injured after a bus carrying pilgrims to the Vaishno Devi shrine skidded off a …

At least 10 Vaishno Devi pilgrims dead, 57 injured as bus falls down from bridge in Jammu
1 year, 7 months ago

At least 10 Vaishno Devi pilgrims dead, 57 injured as bus falls down from bridge in Jammu

The Hindu  

Ten pilgrims were killed and 57 others were injured when a bus heading for the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine rolled down a bridge in Jammu’s Katra area. “The bus was on its way to Katra from Amritsar when the incident took place near Jhajjar Kotli, about 15 km from Katra, in Jammu district.,” Senior Superintendent of Police, Jammu, Chandan Kohli …

Vaishno Devi pilgrim dies, 4 hurt in mishap
1 year, 8 months ago

Vaishno Devi pilgrim dies, 4 hurt in mishap

Hindustan Times  

A 21-year-old woman died and four of a family sustained injuries when their car collided with another vehicle in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, officials said. The victims were returning to their residence in Himachal Pradesh after paying obeisance at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills, the officials said. They said a traffic police vehicle, …

Mata Vaishno Devi shrine witnesses huge rush of devotees ahead of New Year
2 years ago

Mata Vaishno Devi shrine witnesses huge rush of devotees ahead of New Year

India TV News  

Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu witnessed a rush of devotees on Saturday ahead of New Year. Some of the devotees also shared their experience and mentioned how coming to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine every new year's eve gave them a feeling of being blessed. Stampede in Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine The review of the security arrangements comes in the …

Rajasthan: Three women killed, several injured in stampede at Khatu Shyamji Temple
2 years, 5 months ago

Rajasthan: Three women killed, several injured in stampede at Khatu Shyamji Temple

Firstpost  

In one of the queues, a 63-year-old woman suffering from a heart ailment collapsed. Two women behind her, too, fell down due to the rush Sikar: At least three people were killed and several were injured at a stampede at the Khatu Shyamji Temple in Sikar early on Monday morning during the monthly fair. “Saddened by the loss of lives …

J&K: Stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine, 12 dead and 14 injured
2 years, 11 months ago

J&K: Stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine, 12 dead and 14 injured

Op India  

On the first day of the new year, a stampede occurred at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir in which twelve pilgrims were killed and over a dozen others were injured. ANI quoted Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Dilbag Singh as saying: “The incident occurred around 2:45 am, and as per initial reports, an argument broke out …

Minor landslide hits new track to Vaishno Devi shrine in J&K
3 years ago

Minor landslide hits new track to Vaishno Devi shrine in J&K

India Today  

The new track to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district was briefly closed on Wednesday following a minor landslide, while helicopter services remained suspended owing to inclement weather, officials said. The landslide struck the new track at Panchi late in the afternoon amid heavy rains, prompting the authorities to suspend the …

Here's what authorities announced to decongest a day after Vaishno Devi stampede
3 years ago

Here's what authorities announced to decongest a day after Vaishno Devi stampede

India TV News  

A day after the stampede at the Mata Vaishno Devi hill shrine, authorities on Sunday tightened arrangements with full deployment of security personnel and announced a slew of steps to prevent any congestion at the temple complex as the rush of pilgrims continued. Sinha chaired the first meeting of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board after the stampede and …

Vaishno Devi stampede: Probe panel asks public to submit videos or record statements
3 years ago

Vaishno Devi stampede: Probe panel asks public to submit videos or record statements

India TV News  

Highlights High-powered committee has been constituted to probe the stampede 12 people lost their lives and at least 16 others were injured in the incident 3-member inquiry panel has been asked to submit its report within a week A high-powered committee, constituted to probe the stampede at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, has appealed to the general public to share …

Vaishno Devi yatra continues; 27,000 pilgrims offered prayers at cave shrine following stampede: Official
3 years ago

Vaishno Devi yatra continues; 27,000 pilgrims offered prayers at cave shrine following stampede: Official

India TV News  

Highlights J&K LG Manoj Sinha has been monitoring the Vaishno Devi yatra following the stampede incident Inquiry committee members visited the stampede site at the Bhawan and took a first-hand account Prima facie it appears that some kind of minor scuffle between pilgrims may have led to the stampede Nearly 27,000 pilgrims offered prayers at the Mata Vaishno Devi cave …

Need to Deal With Trend of Youngsters Visiting Vaishno Devi on New Year: Jitendra Singh
3 years ago

Need to Deal With Trend of Youngsters Visiting Vaishno Devi on New Year: Jitendra Singh

News 18  

Innovative measures are required to deal with the trend of youngsters visiting the Vaishno Devi shrine on New Year, Union minister Jitendra Singh said on Saturday, as he arrived here to take stock of the situation following a stampede that left 12 devotees dead. The minister of state in the Prime Minister's Office visited the cave shrine atop the Trikuta …

Scuffle Between 2 Groups Caused Stampede, Only 35K Pilgrims Were Allowed Due to Covid: Shrine Board
3 years ago

Scuffle Between 2 Groups Caused Stampede, Only 35K Pilgrims Were Allowed Due to Covid: Shrine Board

News 18  

The Saturday stampede that killed 12 people occurred due to a scuffle between two groups of pilgrims, the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board said in a statement, emphasising only 35,000 pilgrims were allowed to proceed for the yatra against the normal capacity of 50,000 in view of the pandemic. It said around 2:15 am on January 1, the stampede happened …

Scuffle between 2 groups caused Vaishno Devi stampede, 35K pilgrims were allowed due to Covid: Shrine board
3 years ago

Scuffle between 2 groups caused Vaishno Devi stampede, 35K pilgrims were allowed due to Covid: Shrine board

India TV News  

Highlights Three-member panel has been set up to probe the stampede Report will be submitted within a week Twelve people lost their lives and 16 others were injured in the incident The Saturday stampede that killed 12 people occurred “due to a scuffle between two groups of pilgrims”, the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board said in a statement, emphasising only …

Vaishno Devi: 12 dead, 14 injured in stampede at Hindu temple in India’s Kashmir
3 years ago

Vaishno Devi: 12 dead, 14 injured in stampede at Hindu temple in India’s Kashmir

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The stampede took place around 3am on Saturday, after …

Three-member panel on Vaishno devi stampede to submit report within a week
3 years ago

Three-member panel on Vaishno devi stampede to submit report within a week

India TV News  

Highlights The panel is headed by the principal secretary Report to be submitted within a week Stampede at the shrine left 12 pilgrims dead and over a dozen others injured The three-member panel set up to probe the stampede at the famous Vaishno Devi shrine has been asked to submit its report to the Jammu and Kashmir government within a …

Here's a list of major stampedes at temples, other religious gatherings in India
3 years ago

Here's a list of major stampedes at temples, other religious gatherings in India

India TV News  

Hundreds of people have died in stampedes at temples and other religious gatherings over the years in India. Here is a list of some of such major tragedies that have taken place in the country after 2000: August 27, 2003: 39 people were killed and around 140 injured in a stampede during the holy bath at the Kumbh Mela in …

List of major stampedes at temples, other religious gatherings in India
3 years ago

List of major stampedes at temples, other religious gatherings in India

The Hindu  

Hundreds of people have died in stampedes at temples and other Hindu religious gatherings over the years in India. Here is a list of some of such major tragedies that have taken place in the country after 2000: * August 27, 2003 : 39 people were killed and around 140 injured in a stampede during the holy bath at the …

'Police surrendered to heavy rush; warned of such accident': Vaishno Devi stampede survivor recounts horror
3 years ago

'Police surrendered to heavy rush; warned of such accident': Vaishno Devi stampede survivor recounts horror

India TV News  

Highlights Eyewitnesses have blamed the management, saying not even COVID protocols were being followed Officials, however, have said an altercation among some boys had led to the stampede incident A total of 12 people have lost their lives, some are still receiving treatment in hospitals Devotees at the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Katra's witnessed a stampede on Saturday, …

Vaishno Devi stampede: What we know so far
3 years ago

Vaishno Devi stampede: What we know so far

Hindustan Times  

As many as 12 people were killed and 13 others injured after a stampede occurred at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine on Saturday morning which, officials said, was triggered by a heavy rush of devotees. Here's what we know so far: >Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Dilbag Singh said initial reports suggest that an argument first broke out between people which …

Mata Vaishno Devi shrine stampede: 12 dead, 20 injured; Yatra resumes after brief halt
3 years ago

Mata Vaishno Devi shrine stampede: 12 dead, 20 injured; Yatra resumes after brief halt

Firstpost  

The incident occurred around 2:45 am, and as per initial reports, an argument broke out which resulted in people pushing each other, followed by a stampede At least twelve pilgrims have died and over a dozen others injured in a stampede at the famous Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir triggered by a heavy rush of devotees, officials …

12 dead in Vaishno Devi temple stampede
3 years ago

12 dead in Vaishno Devi temple stampede

The Hindu  

Twelve devotees were killed and 15 injured in an early-morning stampede at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra in Reasi district in Jammu on Saturday. “Preliminary reports suggest that an argument broke out which resulted in people pushing each other, followed by a stampede,” Jammu & Kashmir Director-General of Police Dilbagh Singh said. Meanwhile, scores of pilgrims and political …

J&K: 12 dead in stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra; high-level inquiry ordered
3 years ago

J&K: 12 dead in stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra; high-level inquiry ordered

India TV News  

Highlights Heavy rush of devotees on the first day of the year led to the stampede, authorities said Several of those injured were being treated at the ICU of a nearby hospital The Vaishno Devi yatra was halted for a short period of time and was later resumed At least 12 people were killed, while over a dozen were injured …

Rush of devotees, mismanagement by authorities: Eyewitnesses recount horror at Vaishno Devi shrine
3 years ago

Rush of devotees, mismanagement by authorities: Eyewitnesses recount horror at Vaishno Devi shrine

India Today  

Teeming crowds of devotees and a lack of supervision by authorities precipitated the stampede at the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Katra in the wee hours of Saturday, according to eyewitness statements. READ | High-level inquiry ordered into stampede that killed 12 at Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu ‘SEARCHING FOR MY WIFE AND CHILD’ Another eyewitness, Sandeep Kumar …

12 dead in stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu, Rs 12 lakh ex gratia declared for victims' kin
3 years ago

12 dead in stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu, Rs 12 lakh ex gratia declared for victims' kin

India Today  

At least 12 people were killed and 15 were injured after a stampede occurred at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district early on Saturday, authorities said. "Twelve pilgrims lost their lives and 15 pilgrims were injured in the incident," Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board was quoted by news agency ANI as saying. …

High-level inquiry ordered into stampede that killed 12 at Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu
3 years ago

High-level inquiry ordered into stampede that killed 12 at Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu

India Today  

A probe has been ordered into the stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Katra on Saturday in which 12 people perished and 15 others were wounded. — Office of LG J&K January 1, 2022 LG Manoj Sinha also announced ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh each to the next of kin of those who lost their lives …

Vaishno Devi stampede, surge in Covid-19 cases: Grim start to 2022
3 years ago

Vaishno Devi stampede, surge in Covid-19 cases: Grim start to 2022

India Today  

It was not a cheerful start to 2022 for India. As many as 12 people died and 15 others were injured in the stampede at the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Jammu early Saturday -- the first day of 2022. India saw a massive spike in daily Covid-19 cases, even as the country reported 22,775 new Covid-19 infections and …

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