The incident occurred when an electric wire snapped and came in contact with an iron railing. The wire was used for halogen lights installed for Navratri. The chaos also led to a stampede at the temple premises.
Most of the people were killed in a stampede as inmates attempted to escape Congo's overcrowded Makala Central Prison, which holds over 12,000 inmates. Congo's justice minister Constant Mutamba called it a 'premediated act of sabotage' and promised a stern response.
According to the DM, a dispute among kanwariyas might have led to the stampede which claimed seven lives and left 16 others injured. However, the exact cause of the stampede is still under investigation, and an inquiry has been ordered, officials said.
Bihar: In a tragic incident, seven people, including 3 women, were killed while 35 others were injured on Monday morning at the Siddheshwarnath Temple in Bihar's Jehanabad. Here's a look back at tragic religious gatherings from the past.
As many as seven people were killed in a stampede at Siddheshwarnath temple in Jehanabad.
The stampede-like situation occurred during the chariot pulling of Lord Balbhadra. A devotee fell during the ritual and lost his life. The injured were mostly non-critical and were discharged after primary treatment.
Follow these 5 safety measures to avoid stampedes at mass gatherings and ensure a safe experience for everyone. Learn essential crowd management tips to prevent chaos and maintain order.
Hathras stampede: The death toll in the stampede at a religious congregation in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras has risen to 121. Barring seven children and a man, all the casualties were women.
The 121 fatalities from the Hathras stampede incident include 113 women, seven children and a man. An FIR has been registered and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has promised strict punishment for the perpetrators involved.
Hathras stampede: The stampede occurred during a 'satsang' organised by a self-styled godman, Bhole Baba alias Narayan Saakar Hari, in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras.
Stampedes at religious gatherings in India are unfortunately not uncommon occurrences. These incidents usually happen during large congregations, pilgrimages or festivals where huge crowds gather in relatively confined spaces.
Hathras stampede: The whole country expressed its condolences over the tragic incident in Hathras which claimed over 100 lives, but no statement has come from Bhole Baba yet.
Hathras stampede: The stampede occurred during a Satsang by religious preacher Bhole Baba near Phulrai village in the Sikandrarau area due to overcrowding at the event, resulting in the death of 116 people, including women and children.
A devastating stampede at a satsang event in Fulrai village, Hathras, resulted in the deaths of over 110 devotees and left many others injured. Among the casualties, a policeman named Rajneesh suffered a heart attack after witnessing the scene at Etah District Hospital and died on the spot.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences to the families of those killed, and announced an ex gratia compensation of Rs 2 lakh each gratia for the families of the dead and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
More than 115 people have died in the unfortunate incident. The Stampede occurred after overcrowding in the religious congregation of Narayan Saakar Hari alias Bhola Baba.
Stampedes in India have tragically claimed many lives over the years, often occurring during religious gatherings, festivals, or large public events where crowds gather. Here are some notable incidents of stampedes in India:
The stampede which occurred during a religious event on Tuesday has reportedly killed over 85 people including women and children. This prompted the authorities to issue emergency contact numbers: 05722227041 and 05722227042.
Over 115 people were killed while several others were injured after a stampede took place at a religious congregation at Hathras in Uttar Pradesh.
Prime Minister Modi was speaking in the Lok Sabha when the tragic incident happened in Hathras district' Sikandrarau. He expressed grief over the stampede and paid homage to the victims.
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