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NDTV
27-07-2025
- NDTV
What Led To Stampede At Haridwar's Mansa Devi Temple
Dehradun: The Uttarakhand Police on Sunday said the preliminary investigation into the Mansa Devi stampede has indicated that the incident occurred due to panic triggered by rumours of electric current. Seven devotees lost their lives in the stampede. Haridwar Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Parmendra Singh Dobal said, "Preliminary probe suggests that panic spread after rumours about electric current. People tried to move away, which resulted in jostling, and they fell over each other." He said that around 9 am, the Police Control Room was contacted about the incident, after which police rushed to the temple. The stampede occurred around the stairs of the temple. A total of 35 people were rescued, Dobal said. State Disaster Response Force and a fire team are at the spot for the relief and rescue operation. Police are collecting forensic evidence, and the situation at the place of worship is normal now, he said. Soon after the tragic incident, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed grief over the Mansa Devi stampede, saying it was extremely distressing news. "Extremely distressing news has been received about a stampede breaking out at the Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar. Uttarakhand SDRF, local police, and other rescue teams have reached the spot and are engaged in relief and rescue operations," CM Dhami said in his post on X. "I am in constant contact with the local administration regarding this matter, and the situation is being closely monitored. I pray to Mata Rani for the safety of all the devotees," he added. Thousands of devotees thronged the sacred site during the ongoing holy month of Shravan. Eyewitnesses reported chaos as people began pushing each other while waiting in queues, resulting in panic and a sudden rush. Further details regarding the Haridwar incident are still awaited as authorities continue to assess the situation. Every year, Haridwar sees a massive influx of pilgrims during the month of Shravan, especially at the revered Har Ki Pauri and Mansa Devi Temple.
News18
27-07-2025
- News18
'Panic After Rumours Of Electric Current': What Triggered Stampede At Mansa Devi Temple
Last Updated: Six people died, while several others were injured after stampede broke out at Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar. Panic gripped the crowd at the Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar after a rumour spread of an electric wire breaking, causing a stampede which claimed the lives of six people and left several others injured, an official said on Sunday. Preliminary probe into the incident, which took place on the stairs of the temple, suggests that as the rumour about electric current spread, people attempted to move away, resulting in jostling and they fell over each other, Haridwar Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Parmendra Singh Dobal said, news agency IANS reported. District Magistrate Mayur Dixit told reporters that the investigators did not get any such indication of wire breaking, and are probing who was involved in the spread of the rumour. 'We found through photos and videos that someone spread the rumour of electric wire breaking, while looking at the injured or the dead, we did not get any such indication… We will investigate who spread the rumour that caused the stampede and a magisterial inquiry will be set up investigating cameras and other means," news agency ANI quoted him as saying. The Police Control Room was contacted about the incident at around 9 am, after which the cops rushed to the temple, Dobal said. The State Disaster Response Force and a fire team are at the site carrying out relief and rescue work. Police are collecting forensic evidence, and the situation at the place of worship is now under control, he said. Thousands of devotees throng the revered temple during the ongoing holy month of Shravan. According to the eyewitnesses, there was chaos as people started pushing each other while waiting in queues, which resulted in panic and a rush. (With inputs from agencies) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
27-07-2025
- Time of India
Stampede at Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar claims lives; what we know so far
Seven people lost their lives and dozens of devotees were injured in a stampede at the Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The incident took place on the staircase along the temple path leading to the sanctum. According to police officials, panic erupted after rumours of an impending electrocution spread among the crowd, triggering the deadly rush. Haridwar SSP Parmendra Singh Dobal said, 'Prima facie, rumours of electric shock to a devotee panicked others at the spot leading to the stampede.' VIDEO | Haridwar, Uttarakhand: Stampede-like situation at Mansa Devi Temple. Injured admitted to the hospital; casualties feared. More details awaited. (Full video available on PTI Videos- ) — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 27, 2025 Mr. Dobal told PTI Videos that 35 people had been rushed to a hospital, of whom six died. Officials stated that the incident occurred around 9:30 AM. The State Disaster Response Force and fire brigade teams have been deployed to the site, they added. Read more: 10 Indian wildlife experiences that can rival international safaris According to eyewitness accounts, the chaos began when a sudden surge of devotees gathered near the temple entrance. An injured devotee while speaking to the news agency ANI, recounted how the swelling crowd led to panic. He said people started pushing in all directions, he then fell and fractured his hand while trying to get out. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Up to 70% off | Libas Purple Days Sale Libas Undo The narrow route to the temple, combined with the overwhelming number of pilgrims, created a bottleneck that quickly spiraled into a deadly crush. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the incident. In a statement, he said, 'Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to a stampede on the route to Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. The local administration is assisting those affected.' Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also reacted, and assured that rescue efforts were underway. 'It is extremely distressing to receive news of a stampede on the route to the Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar. @uksdrf, local police, and other rescue teams have reached the site and are engaged in relief and rescue operations,' he said on social media. Dhami added that he is in constant touch with authorities and monitoring the situation closely. Read more: Planning a short trip during the Independence Day weekend: 5 destinations to avoid strictly Mansa Devi Temple is one of Haridwar's most significant Shakti Peethas and draws lakhs of pilgrims each year. During Sawan, the numbers increase exponentially as devotees arrive from across the country, particularly the northern states. While rescue operations continue and authorities assess the scale of the tragedy, the incident has raised serious questions about crowd management during peak pilgrimage seasons. A more structured plan for handling the massive Sawan footfall is now urgently needed to prevent such tragedies in the future.
