No less than six individuals have been killed and a number of other others injured within the incident that occurred throughout a heavy rush of devotees.
The Uttarakhand authorities has additionally introduced the identical ex gratia compensation. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami mentioned a magisterial inquiry has been ordered.
“The injured are being handled. Some have been referred to AIIMS Rishikesh. Our precedence is that they get good remedy and recuperate quickly. A toll-free quantity has additionally been issued. Magisterial inquiry has been ordered and ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh every for the households of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured, additionally introduced,” Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami instructed reporters.
The Chief Minister visited the Haridwar District Hospital to inquire concerning the situation of the injured and directed medical doctors to make sure one of the best medical care. He assured that every one crucial preparations could be made instantly and promised all potential assist to the affected households.
Wishing a speedy restoration to the injured, Dhami acknowledged that the state authorities stands with each particular person affected by this tragic incident and with the bereaved households. He assured that the federal government will go away no stone unturned in offering all potential help to the remedy of the injured and their relations. In the meantime, AIIMS Rishikesh Director Dr Meenu Singh mentioned that 4 individuals are in essential situation after the stampede at Haridwar's Mansa Devi Temple on Sunday morning.
She mentioned that out of the ten sufferers presently admitted to AIIMS Rishikesh, two have been kids.
“The incident befell round 9 am, and sufferers began coming in round 11 am. To this point, 15 sufferers have been introduced right here, and 4-5 have been despatched again as a result of they sustained minor accidents. Out of the ten sufferers admitted, two are kids. 4 are in a essential situation… Remedy of all of the sufferers is underway…,” Dr Singh instructed ANI.
President Droupadi Murmu additionally expressed her condolences on the lack of lives within the stampede this morning on the path to the Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
In a publish on X, President Murmu wrote, “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 every one the injured devotees recuperate shortly,” the publish learn.
