India’s Tirupati temple apologises after stampede kills 6 people
5 days, 23 hours ago

India’s Tirupati temple apologises after stampede kills 6 people

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. Read our privacy policy Authorities of one of India’s richest temples have apologised after at least six pilgrims were killed in a stampede in the southern temple town of Tirupati. The tokens for an upcoming 10-day temple festival were to be handed out from 5am local time on Thursday, but several thousand people gathered the night before at the counters so as not to miss out, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, which oversees the temple operations, said. “We have made arrangements to avoid any traffic problems at Tirumala in Tirupati and around 3,000 policemen have been deployed, besides 1,550 TTD personnel, for security arrangements,” TTD chair BR Naidu told The Indian Express. The AP Government is providing all possible assistance to those affected," his office posted on X. Andhra Pradesh chief minister, N Chandrababu Naidu, said he has ordered top officials to visit the temple and take measures to ensure that the injured get better treatment.

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Tirupati police blame 'unexpected' crowd surge, delayed decisions for stampede
5 days, 7 hours ago

Tirupati police blame 'unexpected' crowd surge, delayed decisions for stampede

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati police strongly refuted claims that police forces meant for Vaikuntha Ekadashi duties were diverted to Kuppam, following the stampede at the token issuance centre in Bairagipatteda. Anantapur Range Deputy Inspector General of Police, Shemushi Bajpai, addressed the media in Tirumala, clarifying that allegations of force diversion were “entirely baseless.” He confirmed that separate police forces were deployed …

Special VIP Vaikuntha Ekadashi darshan arranged for Tirupati stampede victims
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5 days, 7 hours ago

Special VIP Vaikuntha Ekadashi darshan arranged for Tirupati stampede victims

India Today  

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams arranged a special Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan for the victims of the recent stampede in Tirupati. At least six devotees died, and multiple others were injured in a stampede near Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan ticketing centres at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala Hills. Preliminary reports suggested that thousands of devotees jostled for tokens for Vaikunta Dwara darshan …

DC Edit | Make Tirupati darshan safer
5 days, 13 hours ago

DC Edit | Make Tirupati darshan safer

Deccan Chronicle  

The stampede that occurred at special ticket counters established by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams in Tirupati for Vaikunta Ekadashi darshan, killing six people and injuring 15 others, is unfortunate. Vaishnava temples, especially in southern India, open special northern gates for Vaikunta Ekadashi and devotees believe that having darshan of their deity passing through the northern gate will give salvation. In …

Tirupati deaths akin to Godavari Pushkaralu casualties in 2015
5 days, 14 hours ago

Tirupati deaths akin to Godavari Pushkaralu casualties in 2015

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:The deaths of six pilgrims and injuries to over 40 more in the stampede in Tirupati on Wednesday have similarities in relation to the killing of 29 pilgrims during the Godavari Pushkaralu in Rajahmundry on July 14, 2015. The 2015 stampede took place when the gates were opened suddenly to allow the pilgrims to move in at a time in …

Give ₹1 crore as compensation, government job for kin of deceased in Tirupati stampede: CPM leader
5 days, 16 hours ago

Give ₹1 crore as compensation, government job for kin of deceased in Tirupati stampede: CPM leader

The Hindu  

Members of Tirupati Poura Sanghala Samakhya, a consortium of civil society organisations, took out a candlelight rally in the city in memory of the deceased devotees involved in the stampede on Thursday. CPM district leader Kandharapu Murali, who called the stampede an ‘indelible blot’ that would remain forever on the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, demanded ₹1 crore as compensation and government …

Fact Check: Old video of man carrying dead child FALSELY linked to Tirupati stampede
5 days, 20 hours ago

Fact Check: Old video of man carrying dead child FALSELY linked to Tirupati stampede

India Today  

At least six people died and over 30 were injured after a stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati on January 8. India Today Fact Check found that this video is from April 2022, when the father of a child who died at a government hospital in Tirupati had to carry his son’s body on a …

Tirupati stampede: Andhra Pradesh Sadhu Parishad president seeks action on officials concerned
5 days, 21 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: Andhra Pradesh Sadhu Parishad president seeks action on officials concerned

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Sadhu Parishad president Swami Srinivasananda Saraswati on Thursday asked the government and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam to take stern action on the officials who failed to provide proper arrangements for the distribution of tokens for Vaikuntha Dwara Darshanam. Mr. Srinivasananda Saraswati sought a judicial probe with regard to Tirupati incidents so that its recommendations could be implemented at least …

Tirupati stampede news: ’Overcrowding, opening gates for one woman’ — what led to death of 6 devotees?
5 days, 21 hours ago

Tirupati stampede news: ’Overcrowding, opening gates for one woman’ — what led to death of 6 devotees?

Live Mint  

Tirupati temple stampede: ‘Overcrowding,’ ‘token distribution,’ or ‘opening gates for a sick woman’ – These are the claims circulating about what led to the tragic Tirupati stampede, which claimed six lives at the temple on Wednesday, January 8. At least six people, including five women and a man, lost their lives while 40 other people suffered injuries in a stampede …

Tirupati stampede survivors recount horror: ’Could not breathe for long time,’ other say, ’police opened gates suddenly’
5 days, 22 hours ago

Tirupati stampede survivors recount horror: ’Could not breathe for long time,’ other say, ’police opened gates suddenly’

Live Mint  

Tirupati stampede: In a shocking incident, six people lost their lives when a crowd went out of control during 'darshan' token distribution near Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh on January 8. Now, survivors of the deadly stampede at have shared their ordeal, with complaints ranging from long waiting hours to sudden opening of the gates that prompted the crowd to …

Tirupati stampede: State announces ex-gratia of ₹25 lakh to the kin of deceased
6 days ago

Tirupati stampede: State announces ex-gratia of ₹25 lakh to the kin of deceased

The Hindu  

The state Government has announced an ex-gratia ₹25 lakh to the kin of the deceased in the stampede witnessed in the centres meant to distribute tokens for Vaikunta Ekadasi darshan. Minister for Revenue Anagani Satya Prasad, who is in charge of Tirupati district, visited the SVIMS hospital along with his cabinet colleagues Vangalapudi Anitha, Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, Nimmala Rama Naidu …

Tirupati stampede | TTD’s preparedness falls flat before the heavy rush
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6 days, 2 hours 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 after Pushpa 2 Sandhya Theatre accident sparks alarm: Five ways to stay safe during crowd rush
6 days, 3 hours ago

Tirupati stampede after Pushpa 2 Sandhya Theatre accident sparks alarm: Five ways to stay safe during crowd rush

Live Mint  

Tirupati stampede incident: Six people lost their lives when a crowd went out of control during 'darshan' token distribution near Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. Tirupati stampede case news Six people lost their lives, and several others were injured when a stampede broke out near Vishnu Niwasam near Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwara's ticketing counter in Tirupati temple on …

Tirupati stampede: CM Naidu to visit injured in hospitals
6 days, 3 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: CM Naidu to visit injured in hospitals

Deccan Chronicle  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will leave for Tirupati on Thursday to visit those injured in a stampede, sources said.Six devotees died and over 40 were injured in the stampede on Wednesday night as hundreds of them jostled for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple on Tirumala Hills.Naidu will be visiting SVR Ruia Government …

Tirupati stampede: President Murmu, PM Modi condole death of devotees
6 days, 3 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: President Murmu, PM Modi condole death of devotees

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said she was distressed to know the loss of lives of devotees due to a stampede in Tirupati, and offered her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pray for speedy recovery of the injured," President Murmu said in a post on X. Prime Minister Narendra …

Tirupati stampede: What led to the tragic incident? TTD says ‘4-5K people came together…’ All you need to know
6 days, 6 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: What led to the tragic incident? TTD says ‘4-5K people came together…’ All you need to know

Live Mint  

Tirupati stampede: As many as six people lost their lives and several others have been injured after a stampede broke out near the Tirupati temple on Wednesday evening, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams officials said. Speaking to reporters after visiting the Sri Venkateswara Ramnarayan Ruia Government General Hospital in Tirupati, he said, "The reason is overcrowding.it is an unfortunate incident.tomorrow CM will …

Andhra government announces Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia for Tirupati stampede victims
6 days, 7 hours ago

Andhra government announces Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia for Tirupati stampede victims

India Today  

The Andhra Pradesh government has announced Rs 25 lakh compensation for the families of those who died in a stampede at the Vaikuntha Ekadashi Darshan Token Issuance Center on Wednesday night. Home Minister Anitha, Revenue Minister Angani Satya Prasad, Endowments Minister Anam Rama Narayana Reddy, and other senior officials inspected the bodies at Ruia Hospital on Thursday morning. à°äà°¿à°°àñà°®à°² à°¶àñà°°àñ€à°µà°¾à°°à°¿ …

Tirupati stampede: Video shows exact moment of devotees jostling for distribution of darshan tickets
6 days, 7 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 updates: Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra CM, to meet injured at Tirumala today
6 days, 7 hours ago

Tirupati stampede updates: Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra CM, to meet injured at Tirumala today

India TV News  

Tirupati stampede: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will visit Tirumala on Thursday to meet the individuals who were injured in the stampede that occurred at the Tirupati temple premises. Taking to X, CM Naidu stated that he has directed higher officials to go to the spot and take relief measures to provide better medical treatment to the injured …

Tirupati stampede: Two FIRs lodged by family members, CM Naidu holds review meeting | What we know so far
6 days, 7 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: Two FIRs lodged by family members, CM Naidu holds review meeting | What we know so far

India TV News  

Tirupati: A day after the tragic incident, the Tirupati East Police have registered two separate FIRs following the deaths of multiple devotees during the Vaikunta Ekadasi celebrations in the temple town. In the meantime, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu called a review meeting on Thursday after six people were killed in the Tirupati stampede incident a day earlier, a …

Tirupati stampede: Chandrababu Naidu suspends officials, calls DSP's actions wrong
6 days, 7 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: Chandrababu Naidu suspends officials, calls DSP's actions wrong

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has suspended and transferred officials in the aftermath of the stampede at Tirumala that claimed six lives and left many injured. Naidu criticised the lapses in coordination between the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Board and the civil administration, calling for greater accountability. The Chief Minister also addressed reports suggesting that miscommunication led to the …

Tirupati stampede: What led to the tragedy that claimed six lives, left over 40 injured | Explained
6 days, 7 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: What led to the tragedy that claimed six lives, left over 40 injured | Explained

India TV News  

At least six people died and several others were injured after a stampede broke out near the Tirupati temple on Wednesday evening. Overcrowding led to stampede, says TTD In the meantime, Chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams said that stampede that claimed six lives at Tirupati was caused by "overcrowding". TTD calls stampede ‘unfortunate’ Calling the incident "unfortunate," BR Naidu …

YSRCP links Tirumala temple stampede with Pushpa 2 screening tragedy in Telangana
6 days, 7 hours ago

YSRCP links Tirumala temple stampede with Pushpa 2 screening tragedy in Telangana

India Today  

Outside SVIMS Hospital in Tirupati, where the injured from the Tirumala temple stampede are receiving treatment, YSR Congress Party cadre stirred controversy by linking the tragic incident to the negligence seen during last month’s Pushpa 2 stampede in Hyderabad. The stampede at the Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan ticketing centers in the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple complex claimed six lives and left …

Tirupati stampede: Andhra govt announces ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh each for families of victims
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6 days, 7 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: Andhra govt announces ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh each for families of victims

India TV News  

Tirupati stampede: The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday announced compensation of Rs 25 lakh each to the families of the six devotees who died in the stampede on Wednesday night during the distribution of tickets for a sacred event at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple. Andhra Pradesh Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad said, "We cannot replace life with anything else …

Video: Chandrababu Naidu to visit Tirupati temple today after stampede kills 6
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6 days, 7 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 temple stampede: 6 devotees killed during darshan token distribution; CM Naidu to meet victims today
6 days, 15 hours ago

Tirupati temple stampede: 6 devotees killed during darshan token distribution; CM Naidu to meet victims today

Live Mint  

Tirupati temple stampede: At least six devotees, including three women, died in a stampede during the distribution of tickets for darshan at the Tirupati temple in Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwaram near Vishnu Niwasam, on Wednesday, January 8. The stampede took place as hundreds of devotees jostled for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala Hills, …

Six dead, over 20 injured in stampede at darshan tickets issuing counters in Tirupati
Top News
6 days, 15 hours ago

Six dead, over 20 injured in stampede at darshan tickets issuing counters in Tirupati

The Hindu  

Six persons were killed and more than 20 critically injured in a stampede at Tirupati late on Wednesday evening as people jostled for tickets for the Vaikunta Ekadasi festival at the Tirumala temple on Friday, the Chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Trust Board, B.R. The TTD had set up around 90 counters at various locations in Tirupati and announced …

6 killed in stampede during ticketing for special darshan in Andhra's Tirupati
Top News
1 week ago

6 killed in stampede during ticketing for special darshan in Andhra's Tirupati

India Today  

Six people died while several others were injured after a stampede broke out near Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan ticketing centers in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati on Wednesday. Reacting to the incident, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said he was "deeply disturbed" and ordered officials to ensure proper relief measures for those injured. CONDOLENCES POUR IN Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the …

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

Tirupati stampede: Chandrababu Naidu to visit Tirupati today, reviews situation with top officials
1 week ago

Tirupati stampede: Chandrababu Naidu to visit Tirupati today, reviews situation with top officials

India TV News  

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday reviewed the stampede situation with DGP, TTD EO, District Collector, SP. Coming down heavily, CM Naidu questioned why they could not make arrangements accordingly when it was known that devotees would come in large numbers. TTD chairman BR Naidu said, "CM Chandrababu Naidu held a teleconference and expressed displeasure over the incident. …

Several devotees injured in stampede at Meerut religious event in Uttar Pradesh
3 weeks, 4 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 …

Three devotees killed after being hit by lorry near Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu
5 months, 1 week ago

Three devotees killed after being hit by lorry near Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu

New Indian Express  

VIRUDHUNAGAR: Three persons, who were part of a group on a padayatra, were killed after they were mowed down by a lorry near N Venkateshwarapuram on the Sattur-Kovilpatti national highway early on Friday. The incident occurred around 1.30 am on Friday when the deceased, part of a group of 150 devotees, were on their way to the Mariamman Temple in …

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Major Fire Breaks Out Near Tirupati Railway Station
1 year, 6 months ago

Major Fire Breaks Out Near Tirupati Railway Station

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: A massive fire broke out on Friday in a three-story building near Govindaraja Swamy Temple in Tirupati. Assistant DFO N. Kiran Kumar Reddy told Deccan Chronicle that as per preliminary investigations, the fire started due to a short circuit on the ground floor. The damage has been assessed to be between ₹20 crore to ₹25 crore The fire caused …

Heavy rush of pilgrims continues in Tirumala
1 year, 9 months ago

Heavy rush of pilgrims continues in Tirumala

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The temple town of Tirumala continued to experience a heavy turnout of pilgrims on Sunday, this being the weekend and it being topped by days of vacations since Thursday. The large swarm of devotees without tokens waited in the long-stretches of queue lines for up to 24 hours to offer prayers to the presiding deity at the Lord Venkateswara …

Devotee dies of cardiac arrest in laddu counter at Tirumala
2 years, 2 months ago

Devotee dies of cardiac arrest in laddu counter at Tirumala

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUMALA: A Tamil Nadu-based devotee, who was on a pilgrimage to the hill town of Tirumala, died of cardiac arrest while he was waiting in the queue line at the Srivari Laddu Counter for purchasing laddus here on Sunday morning. According to TTD Vigilance and Security Officer Bali Reddy, the devotee identified as K. Gopal, hailing from Arjun Colony in …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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