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The Star
a day ago
- The Star
Two killed in temple frenzy, say police
At least two people were killed when a crowd panicked after an electric wire snapped outside a temple in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, authorities said. A group of monkeys jumped onto an electric wire outside the Ausaneshwar Mahadev Temple in the Barabanki region, causing it to snap and fall on a shed, triggering panic, District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi said. Nineteen people were electrocuted and injured, he said. 'Two people were killed today in a stampede-like situation (at the temple) early in the morning,' a senior police officer, who did not want to be named, said. The incident occurred around 2am local time on Sunday, the area's chief medical officer said, when some people at the temple 'came in contact' with the electric wire, causing panic. Accidents involving large crowds are not uncommon at religious gatherings in India, and are often blamed on poor crowd management. At least 30 people were killed in a pre-dawn crowd crush at the Maha Kumbh festival in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj in January, as tens of millions gathered to take a dip in sacred river waters on its most auspicious day. Six people were killed in a stampede in neighbouring Uttarakhand state on Sunday, where a crowd gathered to pray at the Mansa Devi temple. — Reuters
TimesLIVE
2 days ago
- TimesLIVE
Two killed in panic at temple in India, say police
At least two people were killed when a crowd panicked after an electric wire snapped outside a temple in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh, authorities said. A group of monkeys jumped onto an electric wire outside the Ausaneshwar Mahadev Temple in the Barabanki region, causing it to snap and fall on a shed, triggering panic, district magistrate Shashank Tripathi said. Nineteen people were electrocuted and injured, he said. 'Two people were killed in a stampede-like situation [at the temple] early in the morning,' a senior police officer, who did not want to be named, told Reuters. The incident occurred about 2am (8.30pm GMT on Sunday), the area's chief medical officer said, when some people at the temple 'came in contact' with the electric wire, causing panic.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Monkeys spark deadly stampede after snapping electric cable triggering panic in packed Indian temple
At least two people were killed and many were injured in a stampede triggered after monkeys caused crowds to panic by jumping on and breaking a live wire outside a temple in India 's northern state of Uttar Pradesh. The group of monkeys jumped onto an electric wire outside the Ausaneshwar Mahadev Temple in the Barabanki region, causing it to snap and fall on a shed, triggering panic among worshippers who tried to flee the area. Nineteen people were electrocuted, while more than two dozen others were injured in the ensuring stampede-like incident, district magistrate Shashank Tripathi said. The incident occurred around 2 am (2030 GMT Sunday), as groups of worshippers started to gather at the temple for their Monday offerings during the sacred Hindu month of Shravan. When the monkeys hurled themselves on the wire, causing it to snap, an electric current began to flow through three tin sheds at the temple complex, Tripathi added. The lethal stampede occurred when some people at the temple 'came in contact' with the electric wire, causing panic, the area's chief medical officer said. 'Two people were killed today in a stampede-like situation (at the temple) early in the morning,' a senior police officer, who did not want to be named, told Reuters. The chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, offered his condolences to the families of those impacted, and reportedly announced a compensation of Rs 500,000 (£4,300) to be paid to each of the families of the deceased. Accidents involving large crowds are not uncommon at religious gatherings in India, and are often blamed on poor crowd management. At least 30 people were killed in a pre-dawn crowd crush at the Maha Kumbh (Great Pitcher) festival in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj in January, as tens of millions gathered to take a dip in sacred river waters on its most auspicious day. Six people were also killed in a stampede in neighbouring Uttarakhand state's Haridwar on Sunday, where a large crowd gathered to offer prayers at the Mansa Devi temple.
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First Post
2 days ago
- 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.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- 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.
