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Six killed in stampede at temple in India's Haridwar, ANI reports
- At around 9 am on Sunday, a stampede at the Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar killed at least six people, SSP Pramendra Singh Dobal confirmed.
- During the holy month of Shravan, thousands of devotees thronged the temple stairway, causing a dangerous crush as confirmed by officials.
- Haridwar district magistrate Mayur Dixit said a rumour about electric current on the pathway led to the stampede, while eyewitnesses reported chaos as queues turned into panic.
- Rescue teams from the SDRF and local police are engaged in relief operations, and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the temple gates were closed and all pilgrims were asked to return.
- By 15 days, Haridwar District Magistrate Mayur Dikshit said a probe report will be submitted within 15 days with recommendations.
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Haridwar Stampede: One-way System is Absolutely Essential at Mansa Devi Temple, Says SSP
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Speaking to ANI, Pramendra Singh Dobhal said, "We have spoken with the temple administration and trust, and we have concluded that implementing a one-way system is absolutely essential. The one-way system will be implemented with immediate effect." India News | Haridwar Stampede: One-way System is Absolutely Essential at Mansa Devi Temple, Says SSP.
Six killed in stampede at temple in India's Haridwar, ANI reports
At least six people were killed in a stampede after a large crowd gathered at the Mansa Devi temple in the northern Indian city of Haridwar, ANI reported on Sunday, citing Garhwal Division Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey.
According to the authorities, a high voltage electric current would have fallen on the road to the temple, causing the gap between the majority of devotees.
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In India, at least six people were killed in a mass panic at a popular Hindu temple.
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