Haridwar Temple Stampede: A stampede suddenly broke out at the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, famous as the centre of faith and Dharamnagari, in which 6 devotees have died. More than 35 people are reported to be injured. The administration has also confirmed the stampede. The condition of some injured is critical, where the death toll may increase.
As soon as the information was received, police and NDRF, and SDRF teams reached. Rescue work has also started. The Commissioner of Garhwal Division has also reached the spot. Due to the holy month of Sawan, a large crowd of devotees is gathering in Haridwar these days. Devotees are reaching in large numbers to take Kalash Kavad and Dak Kavad. The police administration has already made strict arrangements.
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The reason for the stampede came to light
Electric current is believed to be the reason for the stampede. However, many aspects are still being investigated. Anyway, in the month of Sawan, like last year, this time too, there is a rush of devotees. People are coming to the temples to offer offerings. A large number of devotees are coming to collect Gangajal.
The atmosphere is devotional these days with the tune of the DJ and the chants of Lord Shiva. There was a huge crowd of devotees offering water in the Mansa Devi temple. It is raining from above due to the monsoon, due to which the stairs are waterlogged and slippery. The path to the temple is steep and narrow.