Latest news with #Zatra
India Gazette
03-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Trying to determine exact cause of incident": North Goa SP Akshat Kaushal on Shirgao stampede
ANI 03 May 2025, 14:10 GMT+10 Panaji (Goa) [India], May 3 (ANI): Police on Saturday said that they are still trying to determine the exact cause of the stampede incident at the Shirgao during the Larai Jatra festival. North Goa Superintendent of Police (SP) Akshat Kaushal informed that over 50,000 people were present inside the temple for the (Larai) Zatra, and around 400 police officers were on duty. And, he further added that this is the first time such an incident has happened at the festival. Speaking to ANI, North Goa SP Akshat Kaushal said, 'We are still trying to determine the exact cause of the incident. However, we have been told that the stampede might have happened due to some people spreading rumours... The biggest challenge for us was to peacefully vacate more than 50,000 people who were inside the temple for the (Larai) Zatra. Around 400 police personnel were deployed here for the Zatra. This is the first time something like this has happened on this occasion.' Earlier in the day, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant visited Shirgao, where the stampede incident occurred. The stampede incident took place on Saturday at around 4-5 AM. Sawant said that this is the first such incident in Goa, and added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called to enquire about the situation. Speaking to ANI, Pramod Sawant said, 'The unfortunate stampede incident took place today at around 4-5 AM. This is the first time a stampede incident has taken place in Goa. I have reached the spot right now. I met the injured at different hospitals. Six people died in the incident. I have asked the State administration to conduct an inquiry into the incident... PM Modi called me and enquired about the incident...' President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief over the tragic incident of the stampede in Shirgao, Goa. (ANI)
NDTV
03-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"50,000 To 70,000 People Were Present": President Of Goa Temple On Stampede
Panaji: Lairai Devi temple President, advocate Dinanath Gaonkar, on Saturday, stated that the stampede during the Zatra in Shrigao was triggered when a devotee accidentally touched an electric bulb with his cane stick, received a shock, and collapsed onto others in the tightly packed crowd. Gaonkar further mentioned that approximately 50,000 to 70,000 Dhonds (followers of Lairai Devi) had gathered for the Zatra. "Around 50,000 to 70,000 Dhonds (followers of Lairai Devi) were here at the Zatra... People in the crowd were pushing each other to get ahead in the crowd... Many of us villagers tried to stop them and resolve the issue. But these people were just not ready to listen to us. During this, some people went to a shop here, during which one person's beth (cane stick) touched a bulb, and he suffered an electric shock. He fell on other people, and that's how the stampede started..." Lairai Devi temple President, advocate Dinanath Gaonkar, said. North Goa Superintendent of Police (SP) Akshat Kaushal on Saturday said that we are still trying to determine the exact cause of the stampede incident at the Shirgao. Kaushal informed that over 50,000 people were present inside the temple for the (Larai) Zatra, and around 400 police officers were on duty. And, he further added that this is the first time such an incident has happened at the festival. Speaking to ANI, North Goa SP Akshat Kaushal said, "We are still trying to determine the exact cause of the incident. However, we have been told that the stampede might have happened due to some people spreading rumours... The biggest challenge for us was to peacefully vacate more than 50,000 people who were inside the temple for the (Larai) Zatra. Around 400 police personnel were deployed here for the Zatra. This is the first time something like this has happened on this occasion." Earlier in the day, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant visited Shirgao, where the stampede incident occurred. The stampede incident took place on Saturday at around 4-5 AM.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Stampede triggered by electric shock': Lairai Devi temple President; 50,000-70,000 devotees gathered at Shirgao Zatra
NEW DELHI: Lairai Devi temple President, advocate Dinanath Gaonkar, on Saturday stated that the stampede during the Zatra in Shirgao was triggered when a devotee accidentally touched an electric bulb with his cane stick, received a shock, and collapsed onto others in the tightly packed crowd. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Gaonkar further mentioned that approximately 50,000 to 70,000 Dhonds (followers of Lairai Devi) had gathered for the Zatra. "Around 50,000 to 70,000 Dhonds (followers of Lairai Devi) were here at the Zatra... People in the crowd were pushing each other to get ahead in the crowd... Many of us villagers tried to stop them and resolve the issue. But these people were just not ready to listen to us. During this, some people went to a shop here, and one person's beth (cane stick) touched a bulb, and he suffered an electric shock. He fell on other people, and that's how the stampede started..." said Lairai Devi temple President, advocate Dinanath Gaonkar. North Goa Superintendent of Police (SP) Akshat Kaushal on Saturday said that police are still trying to determine the exact cause of the stampede incident at Shirgao. Kaushal informed that over 50,000 people were present inside the temple for the (Larai) Zatra, and around 400 police officers were on duty. He further added that this was the first time such an incident had occurred at the festival. "We are still trying to determine the exact cause of the incident. However, we have been told that the stampede might have happened due to some people spreading rumours... The biggest challenge for us was to peacefully vacate more than 50,000 people who were inside the temple for the (Larai) Zatra. Around 400 police personnel were deployed here for the Zatra. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This is the first time something like this has happened on this occasion," SP Kaushal told ANI. Earlier in the day, Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant visited Shirgao, where the stampede incident occurred. The stampede took place at around 4-5am on Saturday.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Trying to determine exact cause of incident': North Goa SP Akshat Kaushal on Shirgao stampede
A tragic stampede at the Shirgao temple during the Larai Jatra festival in Goa resulted in six deaths and several injuries. Authorities are investigating the cause, suspecting rumors may have triggered the panic among the 50,000 attendees. NEW DELHI: Police on Saturday said they are still trying to determine the exact cause of the stampede at the Shirgao temple during the Larai Jatra festival . North Goa Superintendent of Police (SP) Akshat Kaushal informed that over 50,000 people had gathered inside the temple for the event, with approximately 400 police officers deployed for security. He added that this was the first time such an incident had occurred during the festival. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune "We are still trying to determine the exact cause of the incident. However, we have been told that the stampede might have happened due to some people spreading rumours... The biggest challenge for us was to peacefully vacate more than 50,000 people who were inside the temple for the (Larai) Zatra. Around 400 police personnel were deployed here for the Zatra. This is the first time something like this has happened on this occasion," SP Kaushal told ANI. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Website Builder — Create a Website in Minutes — Shopify Shopify Get Offer Undo Earlier in the day, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant visited Shirgao, where the stampede occurred. The incident took place around 4-5 AM on Saturday. 'This is the first time a stampede incident has taken place in Goa,' Sawant said, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called to enquire about the situation. "The unfortunate stampede incident took place today at around 4-5 AM. This is the first time a stampede incident has taken place in Goa. I have reached the spot right now. I met the injured at different hospitals. Six people died in the incident. I have asked the State administration to conduct an inquiry into the incident... PM Modi called me and enquired about the incident," Sawant said. Both President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed their grief over the tragic stampede in Shirgao.
Mint
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Goa Temple Stampede Live Updates: Incident killed 6, several injured; PM Modi expresses condolences
Goa Temple Stampede Live Updates: In the early hours of Saturday, a stampede broke out during a temple festival at a village in North Goa, killing six while several others were injured, PTI reported citing officials. The incident occurred at the Sree Lairai Devi temple in Shirgao village, according to a senior police official, PTI reported. Thousands of devotees from Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka had gathered at the temple for the festival. Following the incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and spoke to Goa Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant. PMO wrote on X, ' Saddened by the loss of lives due to a stampede in Shirgao, Goa. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. The local administration is assisting those affected.' Follow updates here: 03 May 2025, 11:13 AM IST North Goa SP Akshat Kaushal told ANI, 'We are still trying to determine the exact cause of the incident. However, we have been told that the stampede might have happened due to some people spreading rumours.' He added, "the biggest challenge for us was to peacefully vacate more than 50,000 people who were inside the temple for the (Larai) Zatra. Around 400 police personnel were deployed here for the Zatra. This is the first time something like this has happened on this occasion." 03 May 2025, 11:10 AM IST Goa Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant informed that PM Narendra Modi spoke to him and assured total support. Goa CM said in a post on X, 'Deeply saddened by the tragic stampede at the Lairai Zatra in Shirgaon this morning. I visited the hospital to meet the injured and have assured all possible support to the affected families. I am personally monitoring the situation to ensure that every necessary measure is being taken. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with me and took detailed stock of the situation, offering his full support during this difficult time.' 03 May 2025, 11:02 AM IST The tragic stampede incident in Sree Lairai Devi temple in Shirgao village of Goa has killed six people, while several others were injured.
