Stampede kills 6 people in India's Mansa Devi temple
ALBAWABA - A stampede was reported at a Hindu temple in India, leaving at least six dead and multiple others injured in Uttarakhand state on Sunday, AFP reported citing Indian officials.
The stampede took place on the stairway leading to the Mansa Devi temple in the city of Haridwar, a police officer told AFP.
"Six dead and more than 10 injured are admitted to the hospital," senior city police official Parmendra Dobhal said.
#BREAKING: Stampede At Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar , 6 Dead, Dozens InjuredTragedy struck early Sunday morning at the Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar as a stampede claimed the lives of at least six people and left over a dozen others injured.
The incident occurred on the… pic.twitter.com/Z04z24CRAa — upuknews (@upuknews1) July 27, 2025
Uttarkhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami revealed that rescue members reached the scene and are trying to treat those injured in the stampede in the Hindu Temple.
"I am constantly in touch with the local administration regarding this matter, and continuous monitoring of the situation is being done," he revealed in a statement.
Videos were shared on social media showing a huge crowd on the stairs before reaching the temple.
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