Stampede-like scare at Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki temple, several injured
District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi said, 'Devotees were offering prayers when a monkey jumped onto an electric wire, causing it to fall on a shed. This led to an… pic.twitter.com/q8voVCj7uh
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Hindustan Times
28-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
How monkeys caused chaos at UP's Avsaneshwar temple and killed 2 devotees
Monkeys tugged on a live electric wire at the Avsaneshwar temple in the Haidergarh area of Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki, causing the tin shed to fall and triggering a stampede-like situation in the temple premises. The panic-fueled incident killed two people and injured 32 others. Barabanki: Family members sit beside injured people undergoing treatment at a hospital following a stampede at Avsaneshwar temple.(PTI) Devotees had gathered at the temple in the early hours of Monday during the holy month of Shravan for 'jalabhishek' (offering water to the deity as a ritual). Two devotees succumbed to their injuries during treatment at the Trivediganj Community Health Centre (CHC). Of them, one was identified as a 22-year-old Prashant from the Mubarakpura village, and another was a 30-year-old devotee. Officials said that a total of 10 injured persons were brought to Trivediganj CHC, of whom five were referred to higher medical centres. Another 26 injured persons are undergoing treatment at the Haidergarh CHC. Barabanki District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi said that during the 'jalabhishek', monkeys damaged an electric wire, which caused current to flow through three tin sheds in the temple complex. This triggered panic in the temple and subsequently led to a stampede-like situation, which killed two. Chief Medical Officer Awadhesh Prasad told news agency PTI, The stampede took place between 2:30 AM and 3:00 AM last night at Awsaneshwar Mahadev Temple in Haidergarh Tehsil, 29 injured were taken to Haidergarh community health centre, 9 people were taken to Triveniganj and 6 people were taken to the health centre in Kothi. All injured are out of danger, except 2 who were declared dead.' Chaos surrounded the temple and the areas in its vicinity following the incident as district and police officials reached the spot to control the situation. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath expressed "deep sorrow" over the lost lives and extended condolences to the bereaved families. He also announced an ex gratia of ₹5 lakh for the bereaved families. He also directed the district administration to expedite the proper treatment of the injured persons and the relief operations. "He has prayed to Lord Mahadev, the supreme deity, to grant salvation to the departed souls and a speedy recovery to the injured," Adityanath's office posted on X. The incident comes just a day after eight people lost their lives in a stampede that erupted along a staircase route leading to Haridwar's Mansa Devi temple. Officials said that around 9 am, a rumour spread that a high-voltage live wire had fallen on the passage, triggering panic among a large crowd of devotees.
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First Post
28-07-2025
- First Post
Barabanki temple stampede: Monkeys cause mayhem, 2 dead; CM Yogi expresses grief
The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday during the sacred month of Shravan, as devotees gathered for the 'jalabhishek' ritual, offering water to the deity. read more Devotees had gathered in the early hours of Monday at the temple during the holy Shravan month for 'jalabhisek' ritual. Source: PTI A tragic incident unfolded at the Avsaneshwar Mahadev Temple in Barabanki of Uttar Pradesh on Monday (July 28), when monkeys pulled on a live electric wire, causing a tin shed to collapse and sparking a stampede-like situation. The chaos resulted in the deaths of two devotees and injuries to 32 others. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday during the sacred month of Shravan, as devotees gathered for the 'jalabhishek' ritual, offering water to the deity. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Barabanki District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi explained that the interference by monkeys sent current through three tin sheds in the temple complex, triggering panic and leading to a stampede-like situation that claimed two lives. Chief Medical Officer Awadhesh Prasad told PTI, 'The stampede took place between 2:30 AM and 3:00 AM last night at Awsaneshwar Mahadev Temple in Haidergarh Tehsil, 29 injured were taken to Haidergarh community health centre, 9 people were taken to Triveniganj and 6 people were taken to the health centre in Kothi. All injured are out of danger, except 2 who were declared dead.' Of the 10 injured taken to Trivediganj Community Health Centre (CHC), five were transferred to advanced medical facilities, while 26 others are being treated at Haidergarh CHC. The deceased were identified as a 22-year-old Prashant from Mubarakpura village and a 30-year-old devotee. District and police officials rushed to the temple to manage the chaotic aftermath and restore order in the surrounding areas. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed 'deep sorrow' over the tragedy and offered condolences to the families of the deceased. He announced an ex gratia payment of ₹5 lakh for the bereaved families and instructed the district administration to ensure swift treatment for the injured and expedite relief efforts. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD His office posted on X, 'He has prayed to Lord Mahadev, the supreme deity, to grant salvation to the departed souls and a speedy recovery to the injured.' This tragedy follows closely on the heels of another deadly stampede at Haridwar's Mansa Devi temple, where eight people died the previous day. That incident was triggered around 9 am by a rumour that a high-voltage live wire had fallen on a staircase passage, causing panic among a large crowd of devotees.
Time of India
28-07-2025
- Time of India
Barabanki Temple stampede: Electric shock kills 2 devotees,19 injured during Jalabhisheka
Two devotees died and 19 others were injured after a snapped electric wire caused electrocution outside Barabanki's Ausaneshwar Mahadev temple during 'Jalabhisheka'. The administration has launched a probe and directed the power department to inspect the site. Show more Show less
