'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, which resulted in the death of 12 people and injuring nearly a dozen. However, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, denied the charge, saying all necessary arrangements were made in view of the expected rush, while Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh blamed a minor altercation for the “unfortunate” incident. Many people were without mandatory face masks," he said, claiming that police personnel on duty at the X-ray checking point surrendered to the heavy rush and were warning people about the possibility of such an accident. "I saw many people dead on the floor and was heartbroken," she said, blaming it on the "uncontrolled rush" of pilgrims at the bhawan.

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Stampede-like situation occurs at Bageshwar Dham Dhirendra Shastri's programme | Video
6 days, 8 hours ago

Stampede-like situation occurs at Bageshwar Dham Dhirendra Shastri's programme | Video

India TV News  

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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 …

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 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 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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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