In Uttarakhand, six people lost their lives and several others were injured in a stampede on the route to Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar today. The stampede occurred on the road leading to the main temple. The incident reportedly occurred after a high-voltage electric wire fell amid a large crowd gathered around the temple.
Rescue operations are underway, with teams from the Uttarakhand Police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and other emergency services working at the site. The injured have been rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed grief over the incident. He stated that he is in constant touch with the local administration and that the situation is being closely monitored.
The incident took place around 8.30am after an overhead power line reportedly snapped and fell onto a crowded section of the walkway, triggering panic among pilgrims.
“Prima facie, it seems the incident was triggered by a rumour that a power line had snapped. A detailed investigation is currently underway to determine the exact cause,” an official said.
Hospital officials said one person had sustained burn injuries due to electrocution, while the others died from injuries suffered during the stampede