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Yahoo
27-07-2025
- Yahoo
At least 6 killed in stampede as huge crowds gather at Indian temple town
At least six people died and several others were injured following a stampede at the Mansa Devi temple in the northern Indian city of Haridwar, according to local news reports. The stampede occurred at the staircase leading to the temple and the injured are being rushed to hospital, Indian news agency ANI reported. 'Upon reaching the site, around 33 people were rescued, out of which 6 have died. The injured have been admitted to the hospital,' senior police officer Pramendra Singh Dobal told India's IANS news agency. The temple town receives a large influx of pilgrims between July and August every year, especially at the Manasa Devi temple, with local reports suggesting there was an overwhelming crowd this year. 'It is extremely distressing to receive news of a stampede on the route to the Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar,' the state's chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said in a post on X. 'Local police, and other rescue teams have reached the site and are engaged in relief and rescue operations,' Mr Dhami said. More follows
The Independent
27-07-2025
- The Independent
At least 6 killed in stampede as huge crowds gather at temple in Indian holy city
At least six people died and several others were injured following a stampede at the Mansa Devi temple in the northern Indian city of Haridwar, according to local news reports. The stampede occurred at the staircase leading to the temple and the injured are being rushed to hospital, Indian news agency ANI reported. 'Upon reaching the site, around 33 people were rescued, out of which 6 have died. The injured have been admitted to the hospital,' senior police officer Pramendra Singh Dobal told India's IANS news agency. The temple town receives a large influx of pilgrims between July and August every year, especially at the Manasa Devi temple, with local reports suggesting there was an overwhelming crowd this year. "At around 9 am, we received information about a stampede on the pedestrian road towards Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar,' the temple town's district magistrate Mayur Dixit told PTI news agency. The state's chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami shared on X that relief and rescue operations are being 'closely monitored'. 'It is extremely distressing to receive news of a stampede on the route to the Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar,' the chief minister said in a post on X. 'Local police, and other rescue teams have reached the site and are engaged in relief and rescue operations,' Mr Dhami said. This is the latest in a string of stampedes at Hindu religious gatherings in India. Last month, at least three people were killed and nearly 50 injured in a stampede after a crowd went out of control at a religious gathering in the eastern Indian city of Puri. More than 600 people required medical assistance as they gathered for a temple chariot festival amid intense heat. In February, 79 Hindu pilgrims died in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in India's Prayagraj, a toll far exceeding the official numbers, according to a local news investigation. Pilgrims attempting to board a train to the same event at a New Delhi railway station were also caught in a stampede that killed over a dozen people. In yet another incident in May, eleven people, including two children, who had come for a victory parade of the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Royal Challengers Bengaluru died in a stampede.
Hans India
27-07-2025
- Hans India
Six killed in Mansa Devi stampede
Haridwar: At least six people have been killed in a stampede that broke out at the Mansa Devi Temple in Uttarakhand's Haridwar early Sunday, SSP Pramendra Singh Dobal confirmed. The incident occurred due to overcrowding in the temple premises as 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. Rescue and relief operations were swiftly initiated. Medical teams and ambulances reached the site promptly, and the injured were transported to nearby hospitals for immediate treatment. Authorities confirmed that relief work is still underway, and the situation is being closely monitored. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed sorrow over the incident. CM Dhami said that rescue and relief operations are ongoing, and he is closely monitoring the situation. "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," he said in a 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. Further details regarding the 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. This year, however, the situation turned grim due to an overwhelming crowd, triggering a stampede that has once again spotlighted the issue of crowd management at religious gatherings. This tragic incident adds to the growing number of stampedes that have occurred across India this year. So far, over 50 people have lost their lives in similar incidents at religious sites, railway stations, and public events.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Time of India
32 Held as illegal casino busted at Roorkee hotel; owner on the run
Roorkee: Thirty-two people, including eight women, were arrested on Thursday for allegedly operating an illegal casino from a hotel in Roorkee. Police also seized Rs 2.7 lakh in cash during the raid, while the hotel owner remains absconding. Police said the raid was conducted at Rajmahal Hotel on the Roorkee–Dehradun road. On the sixth floor, officers found multiple tables set up for gambling, with playing cards and casino coins in use. The hotel owner, Meharban Ali, allegedly escaped through the back exit. Those arrested were booked under Sections 3 and 4 of the Public Gambling Act and Sections 60 and 68 of the Uttar Pradesh Excise Act. They have been sent to judicial custody. This was the second such crackdown in recent days. On June 23, Ganganhar police raided Satyam Palace Hotel following a tip-off about immoral trafficking. Six people, including three women and the hotel manager, were arrested under Sections 3, 4, and 5 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act. "We will continue to carry out strict and sustained raids against such unlawful practices," said Haridwar SSP Pramendra Singh Dobal.
