“The information of the demise of many devotees within the stampede accident on the best way to the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar is deeply painful. I categorical my heartfelt condolences to all of the grieving households. I pray that each one the injured devotees get well shortly,” Murmu mentioned in a publish on X in Hindi.
Rumours of an electrical present on the base of the temple stairs triggered panic among the many folks, resulting in the stampede, Haridwar Senior Superintendent of Police Pramendra Singh Dobal informed PTI Movies.
About 35 folks had been rushed to the hospital, and 6 of them died, he mentioned. The incident occurred round 9 am.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami mentioned a magisterial probe has been ordered.
