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Stampede at the Mansa Devi Temple: On the third Sunday of Shravan, there was a flood of devotees, there was chaos on the way of the temple. Many were injured and some died. Chief Minister Dhami expressed grief, know the full update.
Stampede at the Mansa Devi temple: A painful accident occurred on Sunday morning at the famous Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar, when a huge crowd caused a stampede on the path of the temple. So far 6 people have been confirmed in this accident, while about 25 to 30 people are said to be injured. Soon after the incident, relief and rescue teams have reached the spot and are working fast. The number of dead is expected to increase further.
Rumor caused a stampede
Every year lakhs of devotees reach the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar during the month of Shravan. In Hinduism, during the month of Shravan, devotees often continue to thrive, but due to Sunday, a large crowd of devotees gathered in the temple. During this crowd, the rumor spread that there is a current on the route of the temple, after which there was a sudden stampede. According to eyewitnesses, due to narrow streets and climbing, the crowd could not be controlled and this accident occurred due to people falling on each other.
6 devotees killed, dozens injured
VIDEO | Mansa Devi Temple Stampede: Pramendra Singh Dobal, SSP Haridwar, says, “The police force reached the spot immediately and began the rescue operation. Around 35 injured were admitted to the hospital, out of which the deaths of six people have been confirmed.”
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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 27, 2025
According to Pramendra Singh Dobal, SSP Haridwar, 6 people have died in this stampede. At the same time, about 25 to 30 people are said to be injured, some of whom are in critical condition. The injured have been admitted to the nearest hospitals. SDRF, local police and other emergency teams are engaged in relief and rescue operations. He further said, “We were reported to be injured by some people, after which the police immediately took action. About 35 people were brought to the hospital and 6 have been confirmed the death. The rest is undergoing treatment… prima facie, a stampede caused a stampede due to rumor of electric shock on the stairs 100 meters below the temple route. We are investigating further…”
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed grief
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed deep condolences on the accident. He wrote on social media, “A very sad news has been received about a stampede on the way to Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar. SDRF, local police and other rescue teams have reached the spot and are engaged in relief and rescue operations.”
Dhami said that he is constantly in touch with administrative officials and the situation is being monitored. He also prayed to Mata Rani for the safety of all the devotees.
The news of the death of 6 people in the heart -ridden accident on Mansa Devi temple route in Haridwar is very sad. It is a prayer to God to give the soul of the disabled to the place and the mournful families to bear this immense sorrow.
The dead by the state government…
– Pushkar Singh Dhami (@PushKardhami) July 27, 2025
Administration’s negligence or sudden accident? Demand for investigation is arising
After this accident, questions are also being raised on the administrative system. On the day of the festival, the influx of devotees on such a large scale was already estimated, despite this adequate crowd control arrangement was not made. Many local people and devotees have also expressed displeasure over the lack of security arrangements. Demand for investigation of the case has also started arising.
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