Seven devotees died and about three dozen people were injured when a stampede was caused by a stampede at Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The administration says that such an incident happened due to overcrowding. However, this is not the first time that the administration is hiding its failure. Earlier, there was a stampede during Prayagraj Mahakumbh, Jagannath Rath Yatra, New Delhi railway station and recently RCB’s Victory Peduner, in which many people were killed.

There was a stampede in Prayagraj Mahakumbh on 29 January

At least 30 pilgrims were killed in a stampede during the Mahakumbh Mela on 29 January 2025 in Prayagraj. More than 60 were injured in this accident. The incident took place on the day of Mauni Amavasya, when millions of people came to take a holy bath at Triveni Sangam.

There was a stampede in Bengaluru on 4 June

The second incident took place on 4 June, when the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team, which won the IPL, gathered at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore to celebrate the victory. Then there was a stampede in the crowd of fans standing outside the stadium and 11 people were killed, while 33 people were injured. According to eyewitnesses, during the celebration, the crowd suddenly became uncontrollable outside and inside the stadium, causing chaos.

Stampede in Jagannath Rath Yatra on 29 June

During the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri, Odisha, a painful accident occurred on 29 June last month. The incident took place at around 4:30 am on Sunday morning, when the devotees gathered in large numbers to see God in front of Srigundicha temple. At the same time, there was a shock and stampede-like situation. Three people have died in this incident, while more than 50 people were injured.,

18 died at New Delhi railway station

Apart from this, there was a stampede at New Delhi railway station on 16 February 2025, in which 18 people were killed and many were injured. The incident took place due to a huge crowd of passengers going to Prayagraj Mahakumbh Mela.

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On Sunday, many people were killed and many others were injured in a stampede during a huge crowd of devotees on the route leading to Mansa Devi temple in Uttarakhand. After the accident, there was chaos in the entire area. The injured were immediately admitted to the nearest hospitals, where their treatment is going on.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep condolences over the accident, saying, “I am extremely saddened by the loss of life due to a stampede on the Mansa Devi temple route of Haridwar. I express condolences to those who have lost my loved ones. I am wished to be healthy soon, this is the wish. The local administration is wishing all possible help to the affected people.” After the incident, the Uttarakhand administration has ordered an inquiry and a review of the security system has also been started. During the pilgrimage season, a large number of devotees arrive at the Mansa Devi temple to visit, which often leads to a huge crowd.

Did SSP of Haridwar say Pramendra Singh Doval?

SSP of Haridwar, Pramendra Singh Doval informed about the accident that about 35 injured have been rushed to the hospital, out of which 6 were confirmed the death, while later another person died. Initial investigation has revealed that rumors of current on the stairs below the temple route spread about 100 meters below the temple route, which created a stampede situation. The police is conducting a detailed investigation into the case.

How many people have died so far?

So far 7 people have died and many others have been injured in this incident. Immediately after the accident, the local administration and police started the relief and rescue operations while taking the front. The injured have been immediately admitted to nearby hospitals.

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