Haridwar stampede: Huge crowd gathers at Mansa Devi temple; 6 dead | India News

NEW DELHI: At least six folks had been killed and several other injured in a stampede at Haridwar’s Mansa Devi temple on Sunday, following a big crowd gathering at the shrine.The incident passed off round 8.30am after a rumoured snapping of an overhead energy line, which allegedly fell onto a crowded part of the walkway, triggering panic amongst pilgrims.“We received reports of some people being injured, following which the police took immediate action. Around 35 people were brought to the hospital and 6 have been confirmed dead. The rest are undergoing treatment,” Haridwar SSP Pramendra Singh Dobal mentioned.“Prima facie, the stampede was triggered by a rumour of an electric shock on stairs 100 metres down the temple route. We are investigating further,” he added.In a social media publish on X, Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami mentioned that SDRF, native police and rescue groups have reached the location and are engaged in reduction and rescue operations.“SDRF, local police, and other rescue teams have reached the site and are engaged in relief and rescue operations. I am in constant contact with the local administration regarding this matter, and the situation is being closely monitored,” Dhami mentioned.Every yr, Haridwar sees a large inflow of pilgrims in the course of the month of Shravan, particularly at the revered Har Ki Pauri and Mansa Devi Temple.This yr, nonetheless, the scenario turned grim attributable to an amazing crowd, triggering a stampede that has as soon as once more spotlighted the problem of crowd administration at non secular gatherings.(This is a creating story)