Tragedy struck at a temple in Jehanabad, Bihar, when a stampede broke out, resulting in the loss of seven lives and leaving nine others injured. The incident occurred during a religious ceremony, where a large number of devotees had gathered.
According to eyewitnesses, the stampede occurred due to a sudden rush of people towards the temple entrance, leading to a chaotic situation. Many devotees were trampled or fell while trying to escape the chaos.
The injured have been rushed to a nearby hospital, where they are receiving medical attention. The authorities have launched an investigation into the incident to determine the cause of the stampede.
The temple administration has expressed deep condolences to the families of the deceased and assured that all necessary measures will be taken to prevent such incidents in the future.
The district administration has also announced compensation to the families of the deceased and the injured. The incident has sent shockwaves across the state, with many leaders expressing their condolences and calling for measures to prevent such incidents.
The stampede has raised questions about the safety measures in place at religious gatherings and the need for better crowd management to prevent such tragedies.