On July 27, a crowd crush at the Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, claimed at least six lives and injured over 30 people.
A high-voltage electric wire reportedly snapped and fell onto a temple path, sparking panic among thousands of devotees.
One person was electrocuted.
Others died in the ensuing stampede as worshippers scrambled to escape.
Emergency services launched a rescue operation.
Injured were rushed to nearby hospitals.
Officials say the situation is now under control, but investigations are underway into crowd management failures.
Haridwar is a major pilgrimage site, especially during the Shravan month.
Similar stampedes have occurred recently in Odisha, Goa, and Prayagraj, underscoring systemic crowd safety issues.
Official Reaction:
- Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami called the incident “extremely distressing” and confirmed ongoing monitoring and relief efforts.
(source Al Jazeera)
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