Six killed in stampede at Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar, electrocution suspected
PTC News Desk: At least six people were killed and several injured in a stampede at the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar on Sunday after a massive crowd gathered along the stairway route of the popular shrine, officials said.
Confirming the incident, Garhwal Division Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said, "Six people have died in a stampede after a huge crowd gathered at the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar. I am leaving for the spot. A detailed report of the incident is awaited".
The preliminary probe suggests that the incident may have triggered by an electrocution in the area triggering sudden chaos and panic amongs the devotees.
As soon as the information about the stampede broke, police and administrative teams rushed to the spot and initiated the rescue operation.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed deep grief over the tragedy. "The news of a stampede at Haridwar’s Mansa Devi temple is extremely saddening. SDRF, local police and other rescue teams are on-site and engaged in relief and rescue operations," Dhami posted on X.
"I am in constant touch with the local administration and closely monitoring the situation. I pray to Mata Rani for the well-being of all devotees," he added.
- PTC NEWS
