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 35,000 pilgrims were allowed to proceed for the yatra against the normal capacity of 50,000 in view of the pandemic. Pertinently, keeping in view the COVID-19 Pandemic, 35000 pilgrims were allowed to proceed for yatra on 31st December 2021 and for 1st Jan. 2022,” SMVDSB said in a detailed statement on the tragic incident. It said around 2:15 am on January 1, the stampede happened near Gate No three at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan. The statement said the Board, as well as the Reasi District Administration, promptly shifted the injured pilgrims immediately to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Kakryal, after providing first aid at Medical Unit Bhawan, for specialized treatment.

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Tirupati stampede: Video shows exact moment of devotees jostling for distribution of darshan tickets
2 days, 9 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 …

Tirupati stampede: Six devotees dead, 40 injured at Vaikuntha Ekadashi token counters, PM Modi mourns
3 days, 9 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 …

Stampede-like situation at self-styled godman Dhirendra Shastri's event in Thane
6 days, 20 hours ago

Stampede-like situation at self-styled godman Dhirendra Shastri's event in Thane

Hindustan Times  

A stampede-like situation occurred during an event of self-styled godman Dhirendra Krishna Shastri in Mankoli Naka area of Maharashtra's Thane on Saturday. Dhirendra Kirshna Shastri is also known as Bageshwar Dham Sarkar and is the ‘peethadhishwar’ of Bageshwar Dham, a religious Hindu site in Gada village of Madhya Pradesh's Chattarpur district. Last month, a stampede took place during a religious …

Stampede-like situation at religious discourse in Meerut
3 weeks ago

Stampede-like situation at religious discourse in Meerut

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW A stampede-like situation prevailed during a religious discourse, ‘Shivpuran Katha’, by Pandit Pradeep Mishra in Meerut on Friday when some people fell over each other amid crowd surge in the pandal, but police alertness and elaborate arrangements averted any untoward incident, said officials. A stampede-like situation occurred during a religious discourse, at Shatabdi Nagar in Meerut, Friday. Another police …

Several devotees injured in stampede at Meerut religious event in Uttar Pradesh
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

UP: Four Injured In Stampede At Meerut Religious Gathering. VIDEO
3 weeks, 1 day ago

UP: Four Injured In Stampede At Meerut Religious Gathering. VIDEO

ABP News  

Four people were injured as a stampede broke out during a religious event in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut on Friday. The attendees pushed their way out of the entry gate due to which women standing outside fell and could not escape the outflux of crowd leading to the stampede. In July this year, a massive stampede killed 121 people -- mostly …

Stampede-like situation at Patna’s ISKCON Temple during Janmashtami festivities
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Stampede-like situation at Patna’s ISKCON Temple during Janmashtami festivities

Live Mint  

During Janmashtami celebration, a stampede-like situation occurred in Bihar's capital, Patna, on Monday. From locals to political leaders and Olympic champions, people from all walks of life visited temples to offer prayers to observe Krishna Janmashtami. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at the Gorakhnath Temple while Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited the Shree Mathuradheesh Ji Temple in …

Seven dead, 16 injured in Bihar temple stampede
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Seven dead, 16 injured in Bihar temple stampede

Deccan Chronicle  

At least seven people were killed and 16 others injured in a stampede at Baba Siddheshwar Nath Temple in Bihar's Jehanabad district, an official said on Monday. "Seven people, mostly kanwariyas, were killed and 16 others injured in a stampede at Baba Siddeshwar Nath temple in Barabar Pahadi area of Jehanabad around 11.30 pm on Sunday", District Magistrate Alankrita Pandey …

7 Killed, 9 Injured In Stampede At Baba Siddhnath Temple In Bihar's Jehanabad
4 months, 4 weeks ago

7 Killed, 9 Injured In Stampede At Baba Siddhnath Temple In Bihar's Jehanabad

News 18  

At least seven people were killed and nine others injured in a stampede at Baba Siddhnath Temple in Makhdumpur of Bihar’s Jehanabad district on Monday. “It is a sad incident…All the arrangements were tight, we are taking stock of the situation and then will further inform you about this…” Vikas Kumar, SDO Jehanabad said. #WATCH | Bihar: Vikas Kumar, SDO …

Stepping away from stampedes
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Stepping away from stampedes

New Indian Express  

The last thing I wanted to experience in the beautiful valley of Kashmir was getting struck in a traffic jam. Yet, that is exactly what I had to brave every time I stepped out to be at the venue for a Jammu and Kashmir tourism conclave I was speaking at, or to visit the temples in and around Srinagar. At …

With 2 more arrests, 11 held so far in July 2 Hathras stampede
6 months ago

With 2 more arrests, 11 held so far in July 2 Hathras stampede

Hindustan Times  

With the arrest of two more ‘sevadars’ of self-styled godman Suraj Pal aka Sakar Narain Hari, the number of arrests in the July 2 Hathras stampede tragedy has risen to 11. The GT Road along Hathras district’s Phoolrai village where stampede took place on July 2. Manav Mangal Milan Sadbhavna Samagam Samiti organised the ‘satsang’ wherein ‘sevadars’ were blamed for …

Hathras stampede occurred as everyone started exiting venue together, says on duty cop
6 months ago

Hathras stampede occurred as everyone started exiting venue together, says on duty cop

Op India  

Uttar Pradesh Police constable Sheela Maurya, who was on security duty at the Hathras religious event, said the stampede occurred as a large number of people rushed to exit the venue together. The problem was that there was a huge crowd and everyone started exiting the venue together. Earlier in the day, the Uttar Pradesh Police conducted a search operation …

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 …

How Did Hathras Stampede Take Place? Here's the Sequence of Events
6 months, 1 week ago

How Did Hathras Stampede Take Place? Here's the Sequence of Events

The Quint  

At least 121 people have died and several others wounded, in a stampede that took place on 2 July in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh. A First Information Report has been registered against at Sikandra Rao police station in Hathras district against the chief organiser Devprakash Madhukar and other organisers under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including: …

How did a religious gathering in India turn into a deadly stampede?
6 months, 1 week ago

How did a religious gathering in India turn into a deadly stampede?

Associated Press  

LUCKNOW, India — More than 120 people died Tuesday in a stampede after a large religious gathering in northern India, one of the deadliest such accidents in recent years. The event was held in a large tent in a village in Hathras district, located in Uttar Pradesh state, amid sweltering heat and high humidity. Villagers walk towards the site of …

Massive overcrowding, lack of exits and slippery mud contributed to deadly stampede in Hathras
6 months, 1 week ago

Massive overcrowding, lack of exits and slippery mud contributed to deadly stampede in Hathras

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow: Authorities say massive overcrowding, insufficient exits, and other factors contributed to a deadly stampede at a religious festival in Northern India that killed at least 121 people. The stampede happened on Tuesday afternoon in a village in Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh state, as large crowds rushed to exit a makeshift tent. Deadly stampedes are relatively common at Indian …

Severe overcrowding and a lack of exits contributed to the deadly stampede at an Indian festival
6 months, 1 week ago

Severe overcrowding and a lack of exits contributed to the deadly stampede at an Indian festival

Associated Press  

HATHRAS, India — Severe overcrowding and a lack of exits contributed to a stampede at a religious festival that killed at least 121 people in northern India, authorities said Wednesday, as the faithful surged toward the preacher and chaos ensued among the quarter of a million attendees. AP AUDIO: Severe overcrowding, lack of exits and mud contributed to a deadly …

Crowd of over 2.5 lakh and a rush to touch baba’s feet: What led to Hathras stampede
6 months, 1 week ago

Crowd of over 2.5 lakh and a rush to touch baba’s feet: What led to Hathras stampede

Firstpost  

A stampede at a religious gathering in Hathras has claimed the lives of 121 people and left scores of others injured. Of those who have died, most of them have been identified by officials, with Aligarh Zone Inspector General of Police Shalabh Mathur telling PTI, “One hundred and sixteen people have died in the stampede incident in Hathras.” A compensation …

Hathras stampede kills over 120: Why are religious gatherings in India prone to such tragedies? EXPLAINED
6 months, 1 week ago

Hathras stampede kills over 120: Why are religious gatherings in India prone to such tragedies? EXPLAINED

India TV News  

Hathras Stampede: The deadly stampede in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras on Tuesday, which claimed over 120 fatalities, occurred at a congregation led by Baba Narayan Hari, also known as 'Bhole Baba.' Religious gatherings prone to deadly stampedes Stampedes can be triggered by various factors, including rumours that incite panic, poor management, and overcrowding. A 2013 study published in the 'International Journal …

Hathras stampede: How the world reacted to tragedy that claimed more than 120 lives
6 months, 1 week ago

Hathras stampede: How the world reacted to tragedy that claimed more than 120 lives

India TV News  

Hathras stampede: The devastating stampede at a 'satsang' in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras has so far killed at least 121 people, mostly women, and injured 28 others, according to authorities. Israel's Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon, termed the incident "heartbreaking" and said he was "deeply saddened" about the loss of lives, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured. She was joined …

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 …

Hathras stampede: ‘Crowd more than permitted’, FIR lodged, organisers ‘untraceable’
6 months, 1 week ago

Hathras stampede: ‘Crowd more than permitted’, FIR lodged, organisers ‘untraceable’

Hindustan Times  

Though the satsang in Hathras was organised after permission for it was granted, the crowd was more than permitted and an FIR has been registered against the organisers, said inspector general of police Shalabh Mathur. “A two-member committee comprising ADG Agra Zone Anupam Kulshrestha and Aligarh divisional commissioner Chaitra V will conduct a probe and submit a report within 24 …

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 Gathering in Hathras Claims Over 116 Lives
6 months, 1 week ago

Stampede at Religious Gathering in Hathras Claims Over 116 Lives

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: At least 116 people, including women and children, died in a stampede at a religious congregation in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district on Tuesday afternoon. The devotees asphyxiated to their deaths and bodies piled up in the stampede -- among the biggest such tragedies in recent years -- that took place at a "satsang" where a self-styled guru, Bhole …

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 …

Hathras stampede: District administration issues helpline numbers for public | Check here
6 months, 1 week ago

Hathras stampede: District administration issues helpline numbers for public | Check here

India TV News  

Hathras stampede helpline number: The Hathras district administration has issued emergency contact numbers following a tragic incident that unfolded during a religious event in Uttar Pradesh. More than 150 injured in Hathras stampede incident More than 150 people were admitted to hospitals after the crash in a village in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh state, medical officials said, adding that …

Bihar: Stampede during 'Maha Navami' celebrations in Gopalganj leaves one child, two women dead
1 year, 2 months ago

Bihar: Stampede during 'Maha Navami' celebrations in Gopalganj leaves one child, two women dead

India TV News  

Gopalganj: A stampede broke out during 'Maha Navami' celebrations at a Raja Dal Durga Puja pandal in Bihar’s Gopalganj leaving three people dead, police said on Monday. The deceased included a five-year-old boy and two women who were trampled upon by the crowd when they were trying to rescue the former in the stampede that broke out at around 8.30 …

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 …

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 stampede: Authorities tighten arrangements, pilgrims flock to shrine
3 years ago

Vaishno Devi stampede: Authorities tighten arrangements, pilgrims flock to shrine

Deccan Chronicle  

Katra: Unfazed by the Saturday stampede that left 12 devotees dead, people were flocking to the Mata Vaishno Devi hill shrine where authorities have deployed security personnel in full strength and are greeting pilgrims with chants of "Darshan Karo, Katra Chalo" to encourage them not to linger on after paying obeisance. The yatra that registered a footfall of over 55.77 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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