Stampede breaks out at Durga Puja pandal in Bihar; child among 3 crushed to death
Stampede at Durga Puja pandal: In a heartbreaking incident during the Durga Puja celebrations, two women and a child were killed and more than ten people were injured in a stampede at a crowded pandal in Gopalgunj, Bihar, on Monday late evening.
According to police, the stampede occurred at the Raja Dal Durga Puja pandal during 'Maha Navami' celebrations and revelry.
The injured pandal-hoppers were taken to Sadar Hospital, according to police, who added that there was no security deployed at the pandal to manage crowds, which caused the stampede.
"There was a stampede near the gate of Raja Dal Puja Pandal around 8.30 pm," Gopalganj SP said. "A child fell to the ground and was trampled upon as the revellers ran helter-skelter. Two women rushed to the child's rescue but also ended up being trampled upon by the crowds. The women gasped for air and succumbed while being rushed to a hospital. The local magistrate and a police team arrived at the spot and took control of the situation," he added.
According to police, the accident occurred due to overcrowding at the Puja pandal's gate.
More information is awaited.
- ANI
