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Economic Times
8 hours ago
- Health
- Economic Times
Rath Yatra stampede: Puri DCP, Police Commandant suspended following tragic incident
Following a tragic stampede at the Jagannath Yatra in Puri, officials face consequences. The Odisha Chief Minister suspended Puri DCP Bishnu Charan Pati and Police Commandant Ajay Padhi. Puri Collector Siddharth S Swain and SP Binit Agarwal were transferred. The government announced financial aid for the victims' families. The stampede near Shree Gundicha Temple resulted in fatalities and injuries. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Puri DCP Bishnu Charan Pati and Police Commandant Ajay Padhi have been suspended following the stampede at the Jagannath Yatra in the city that killed three people and injured around 50 others, announced Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the transfers of Puri Collector Siddharth S Swain and SP Binit Agarwal after the tragic incident. The state government announced a financial aid of Rs 25 lakh to the next kin of the victims of the stampede.A stampede took place early Sunday morning near the Shree Gundicha Temple in Puri, Odisha. The tragic incident occurred around 4 am when a large number of devotees had gathered near the temple as part of the annual Rath Yatra celebrations. The event attracts lakhs of pilgrims from across said that the injured have been taken to nearby hospitals, and the condition of six of them remains deceased have been identified as Basanti Sahu from Bolagarh, and Premakant Mohanty and Pravati Das from Balipatna. Their bodies have been sent for stampede follows a health emergency on Saturday, when nearly 750 devotees had to be taken to hospitals due to exhaustion and pressure from the dense to health officials, more than 230 people were admitted to the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), while about 520 others were treated at the District Headquarters Hospital (DHH). Most were discharged after receiving first devotee in a critical condition was transferred to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack for further care. At least 12 other patients are still in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).Officials are keeping a close watch on the situation. The administration has asked devotees to stay cautious and cooperate with the authorities during the ongoing Rath Yatra.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Rath Yatra stampede: Puri DCP, Police Commandant suspended following tragic incident
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Puri DCP Bishnu Charan Pati and Police Commandant Ajay Padhi have been suspended following the stampede at the Jagannath Yatra in the city that killed three people and injured around 50 others, announced Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the transfers of Puri Collector Siddharth S Swain and SP Binit Agarwal after the tragic incident. The state government announced a financial aid of Rs 25 lakh to the next kin of the victims of the stampede.A stampede took place early Sunday morning near the Shree Gundicha Temple in Puri, Odisha. The tragic incident occurred around 4 am when a large number of devotees had gathered near the temple as part of the annual Rath Yatra celebrations. The event attracts lakhs of pilgrims from across said that the injured have been taken to nearby hospitals, and the condition of six of them remains deceased have been identified as Basanti Sahu from Bolagarh, and Premakant Mohanty and Pravati Das from Balipatna. Their bodies have been sent for stampede follows a health emergency on Saturday, when nearly 750 devotees had to be taken to hospitals due to exhaustion and pressure from the dense to health officials, more than 230 people were admitted to the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), while about 520 others were treated at the District Headquarters Hospital (DHH). Most were discharged after receiving first devotee in a critical condition was transferred to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack for further care. At least 12 other patients are still in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).Officials are keeping a close watch on the situation. The administration has asked devotees to stay cautious and cooperate with the authorities during the ongoing Rath Yatra.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Puri Rath Yatra tragedy: Stampede near Gundicha temple kills 3, many injured
At least three people lost their lives and several others were injured in a stampede at Saradhabali, near the Gundicha Temple in Puri, on Sunday, according to a report by TOI. The incident happened during the annual Rath Yatra , which draws lakhs of devotees from across the country. Health officials had already reported serious crowd-related health issues on Saturday, when around 750 devotees were taken to hospital due to exhaustion and pressure from the crowd. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Crossout 2.0: Supercharged Crossout Play Now Undo Hundreds needed medical help According to health authorities, over 230 devotees were admitted to the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), while around 520 others received treatment at the District Headquarters Hospital (DHH). Most of them were discharged after receiving first aid. One devotee, who was in a critical condition, was transferred to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack for further treatment. At least 12 other patients are currently being treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Live Events Officials are closely monitoring the situation and further details are awaited.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Jagannath Rath Yatra: 3 dead, several injured in stampede near Puri's Gundicha Temple
Image Credit: TOI NEW DELHI: At least three people died and many were injured in a stampede at Saradhabali near the Gundicha Temple in Puri on Sunday. On Saturday, around 750 devotees had to be taken to hospital due to exhaustion and crowd pressure during Rath Yatra on Friday, health authorities said. Officials said more than 230 devotees were admitted to the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), while around 520 others were treated at the district headquarters hospital (DHH).While most were discharged after first aid, one critically ill devotee was shifted to SCB Medical College and Hsopital, Cuttack, for advanced treatment. At least 12 patients are in the ICU. (More details awaited)
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
More than 750 taken to hospital
Puri: Around 750 devotees had to be taken to hospital due to exhaustion and crowd pressure during Rath Yatra on Friday, health authorities said. Officials said more than 230 devotees were admitted to the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), while around 520 others were treated at the district headquarters hospital (DHH). While most were discharged after first aid, one critically ill devotee was shifted to SCB Medical College and Hsopital, Cuttack, for advanced treatment. At least 12 patients are in the ICU. To ensure swift medical aid, a dedicated ambulance corridor was set up along the Grand Road. Nearly 600 volunteers formed a human chain to facilitate ambulance movement through the crowd. As part of the special health arrangements for Rath Yatra, an additional 378 doctors from outside districts were deployed in Puri. Besides, 265 extra hospital beds were arranged to accommodate patients.
