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ARN News Center
15 hours ago
- ARN News Center
Three killed, 6 injured in stampede at Indian chariot festival
Three people were killed and six injured in a stampede during a festival in eastern India on Sunday, officials said. "Three people have died and six sustained injuries; none of them are serious and all are out of danger," Y.B. Khurania, director general of police in the state of Odisha, told Reuters. The incident occurred at dawn as thousands of Hindu devotees gathered at an annual chariot festival in Puri, said a senior administrative officer told Reuters. He asked not to be identified as he is not authorised to speak to the media. Stampedes occur routinely during large Hindu gatherings in the world's most-populous country, as huge crowds gather in tight spaces, often ignoring safety protocols. In January, at least 39 people were killed in a pre-dawn stampede during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, northern India.
MTV Lebanon
15 hours ago
- MTV Lebanon
Three killed, 6 injured in stampede at Indian chariot festival
Three people were killed and six injured in a stampede during a festival in eastern India on Sunday, officials said. "Three people have died and six sustained injuries; none of them are serious and all are out of danger," Y.B. Khurania, director general of police in the state of Odisha, told Reuters. The incident occurred at dawn as thousands of Hindu devotees gathered at an annual chariot festival in Puri, said a senior administrative officer told Reuters. He asked not to be identified as he is not authorised to speak to the media. Stampedes occur routinely during large Hindu gatherings in the world's most-populous country, as huge crowds gather in tight spaces, often ignoring safety protocols. In January, at least 39 people were killed in a pre-dawn stampede during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, northern India.
Dubai Eye
18 hours ago
- Dubai Eye
Three killed, 6 injured in stampede at Indian chariot festival
Three people were killed and six injured in a stampede during a festival in eastern India on Sunday, officials said. "Three people have died and six sustained injuries; none of them are serious and all are out of danger," Y.B. Khurania, director general of police in the state of Odisha, told Reuters. The incident occurred at dawn as thousands of Hindu devotees gathered at an annual chariot festival in Puri, said a senior administrative officer told Reuters. He asked not to be identified as he is not authorised to speak to the media. Stampedes occur routinely during large Hindu gatherings in the world's most-populous country, as huge crowds gather in tight spaces, often ignoring safety protocols. In January, at least 39 people were killed in a pre-dawn stampede during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, northern India.
Straits Times
20 hours ago
- Straits Times
Three killed, 6 injured in stampede at Indian chariot festival
Three killed, 6 injured in stampede at Indian chariot festival BHUBANESWAR, India - Three people were killed and six injured in a stampede during a festival in eastern India on June 29, officials said. 'Three people have died and six sustained injuries; none of them are serious and all are out of danger,' said Odisha's director-general of police Y.B. Khurania. The incident occurred at dawn as thousands of Hindu devotees gathered at an annual chariot festival in Puri, a senior administrative officer told Reuters. He asked not to be identified as he is not authorised to speak to the media. Stampedes occur routinely during large Hindu gatherings in the world's most populous country, as huge crowds gather in tight spaces, often ignoring safety protocols. In January, at least 39 people were killed in a pre-dawn stampede during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, northern India. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
