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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Haridwar stampede: 8 dead, 30 injured in stampede at Mansa Devi temple
At least eight people, including a 12-year-old boy, were killed and 30 others injured in a stampede on a narrow stairway leading to a temple in Haridwar on Sunday morning, officials aware of the matter said. Footwear lay scattered at the spot following a stampede at the Mansa Devi temple, in Haridwar on Sunday. 8 people died and other 30 were left injured. (ANI Video Grab) According to officials, the incident took place at around 9am after a rumour spread that a high-voltage live wire had fallen on the passage leading to the Mansa Devi temple, one of Uttarakhand's busiest pilgrimage sites, triggering panic among a large crowd of devotees. 'Six people have been confirmed dead. According to eyewitnesses, someone spread a rumour that a live wire had fallen on the path to the temple, which triggered panic among the devotees,' Haridwar district magistrate Mayur Dixit said earlier in the day. Officials later in the day said that two more people died. Also Read | 'Peeche jao': Harrowing Haridwar stampede video captures chaos; death toll mounts to 8 Thirteen of the injured were referred to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh, state disaster management secretary Vinod Kumar Suman said. The deceased were identified as UP residents Arush (12), Vishal (19), Ram Bharose (65), Vicky Saini(18), Vakil Shanti Devi; Shakal Dev (18) from Bihar; Vipin Saini (18), a resident of Uttarakhand. The full names and ages of some of the victims were not immediately available. Video clips from the stampede spot showed a large crowd pressed against each other in the choked 1.5 km stretch leading to the temple, which is located atop the Shivalik Hills at the height of 500 feet. Witnesses said there was hardly any room to move on the path, and people started pushing against one another after the rumour of a high-voltage wire falling on the passage spread. 'There is very little space on this used both for going up to the temple and coming down. There was a lot of pushing and shoving. No electric current was involved. It was just a rumour. People started jumping over each other, and some even leapt off to the other side of the wall,' Bunty (who goes by one name), an eyewitness, quickly spread among the devotees, leading to chaos and confusion, witnesses recounted. 'I somehow managed to survive. Five of our family members got separated. We've found three, but we're still searching for the other two,' Santosh Kumar, a resident of Bihar, said. Dixit said several electric wires were found broken at the site, indicating that some people may have attempted to climb up using them for support. The Mansa Devi Temple is a revered Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Mansa. It is situated around 3km from Har-Ki-Pauri and can be reached either by trekking the uphill path or through a ropeway. Local residents said that there was a surge in the crowd on account of it being a weekend. 'Mansa Devi is the biggest centre of attraction for devotees in Haridwar after Har Ki Pauri. Thousands of devotees come here every day. The crowd swells during the month of Sawan as a rule. Being a Sunday, the possibility of a larger crowd was very much there,' said Ajay Jaiswal, a local resident. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said a magisterial probe has been ordered in the incident. 'We have ordered a magisterial probe into the incident, and those responsible for spreading the rumour will face strict action,' Dhami said. He announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased and ₹50,000 each for the injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the stampede. 'Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. The local administration is assisting those affected,' he said in a post on X. Uttarakhand Congress slammed the state government over the incident, terming it as an 'administrative failure' and seeking a judicial inquiry. ' 'This incident is not only a human tragedy but also stark evidence of administrative failure. The administration had made no concrete plans to handle the crowd,' said state Congress president Karan Mahara. The BJP rejected the charge and urged the Opposition to not make baseless accusations. 'The incident is under investigation, and strict action will be taken against those found responsible. Making political accusations without verified facts is not appropriate,' 'BJP state president and Rajya Sabha MP Mahendra Bhatt said.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Haridwar stampede: Mansa Devi Temple reopens, extra police deployed
The Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar reopened on Sunday evening. This followed a stampede that resulted in fatalities and injuries. Authorities are reviewing crowd management and investigating the incident. Compensation has been announced for the victims' families and the injured. President Droupadi Murmu expressed her condolences. The focus remains on providing treatment to those injured in the unfortunate event. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Mansa Devi Temple in Uttarakhand's Haridwar was reopened for devotees on Sunday evening, amid tight security of visitors and devotees to the temple was restricted in the morning after a tragic stampede incident that left six people dead and several said crowd management measures are being reviewed, and a magistrate-level probe has been ordered into the incident."The temple has been reopened for darshan. We had a meeting here to improve the arrangements and the incident site was inspected. We will get to know all other details after the magistrate-level investigation. Extra force will also be deployed here...." District Magistrate Mayur Dixit told ANI.A large number of devotees had gathered at the temple when the stampede Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced a magisterial inquiry into the tragedy. He also declared an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of those who lost their lives and Rs 50,000 for the injured."The injured are being treated. Some have been referred to AIIMS Rishikesh. Our priority is that they get good treatment and recover soon. A toll-free number has also been issued. Magisterial inquiry has been ordered and ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured, also announced," CM Dhami Droupadi Murmu also expressed grief over the a post on X, President Murmu wrote, "The news of the death of many devotees in the stampede accident on the way to the Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar is deeply painful.""I express my heartfelt condolences to all the grieving families. I pray that all the injured devotees recover quickly," the post read.
News18
2 days ago
- News18
From Haridwar's Mansa Devi To Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh: A List Of Major Stampedes In India
Last Updated: A stampede at Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, caused by a false electric shock rumor, resulted in six deaths and several injuries. A magisterial inquiry was ordered. In a tragic incident, at least six people lost their lives and several others were injured after a stampede broke out at the holy shrine of Mansa Devi temple in Uttarakhand's Haridwar, where hundreds of devotees had gathered on Sunday to pay obeisance to the deity. The incident took place when a rumour of an electric shock on the stairs spread among the huge crowd of devotees. Investigators did not find any indication of electric wire breaking, as was the rumour, DM Mayur Dixit told reporters. 'We found through photos and videos that someone spread the rumour of electric wire breaking, while looking at the injured or the dead, we did not get any such indication… We will investigate who spread the rumour that caused the stampede and a magisterial inquiry will be set up investigating cameras and other means… The death of 6 people has been confirmed," he said. SSP Pramendra Singh Dobal told news agency ANI that the stampede was triggered by the rumour of an electric shock on stairs 100 metres down the temple route. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami condoled the deaths in the incident and ordered a magisterial inquiry. He also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief over the incident and said that the local administration is assisting those affected. A stampede is a sudden, uncontrolled rush of people, causing injury or death due to panic or overcrowding. It occurs when a large crowd moves uncontrollably, often resulting in injury or death due to panic. Other Stampede Incidents This is not the first time that a people have lost their loves died in stampedes at temples and other religious gatherings over the years in India. A stampede at Maharashtra's Mandhardevi temple in 2005 led to the deaths of more than 340 devotees. A stampede at Rajasthan's Chamunda Devi temple in 2008 led to the deaths of over 250 people. A stampede at a religious gathering at Naina Devi temple in Himachal Pradesh caused the loss of lives of 162 people in 2008. Here is a list of some of the major stampedes that occurred in the country over the last two decades. Gundicha Temple Stampede (June 29, 2025): At least three devotees were killed and over 50 were injured after a stampede broke out near Shri Gundicha Temple during the annual Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri. The stampede took place in front of the chariot of Lord Jagannath, Nandighosh, when it reached the Gundicha Temple around 4-5 am on June 29, Puri District Collector Siddharth S Swain said as quoted by news agency PTI. Lairai Devi Temple Stampede (May 3, 2025): At least six people were killed and over 70 injured after a stampede took place during the annual Devi Lairai Jatra in Shirgaon village in Goa. The stampede took place as thousands of devotees participated in the procession to witness and take part in the centuries-old ritual at the temple, where barefoot 'dhonds' walk across a bed of burning embers. New Delhi Railway Station Stampede (February 15, 2025): At least eighteen people, including five children and 9 women, lost their lives after a stampede occurred at the New Delhi Railway Station on February 15 this year. The incident took place after hundreds of passengers gathered suddenly on platforms 13 and 14 in a span of 15-20 minutes, triggering a stampede which left several injured. They were waiting to board the train to Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh. Maha Kumbh Stampede (January 29, 2025): The religious congregation at the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj turned into a nightmare for many as thirty people were killed and 60 were injured when crores of pilgrims jostled for space to take a holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya on January 29 this year. Venkateswara Swamy Temple Stampede (January 8, 2025): At least six people were killed and several others were injured in a stampede in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh on January 8 evening, after thousands of devotees flocked to the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala Hills to get tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam. Hathras Satsang Stampede (July 2, 2024): Over 116 people died and dozens were injured in a stampede at a religious congregation in a village in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district on July 2 last year. The stampede broke out at a 'satsang' (prayer meeting) organised by a self-styled godman, Bhole Baba aka Narayan Saakar Hari. The stampede took place around 3:30 pm when Baba was leaving the venue. Indore Stampede (March 21, 2023): Thirty-six people died when the slab constructed on top of an ancient 'bawdi' or well collapsed during a 'havan' programme held on the occasion of Ram Navami at a temple in Madhya Pradesh's Indore. Vaishno Devi Stampede (January 1, 2022): Twelve people died and over a dozen were injured in a stampede at the holy shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra triggered by a heavy rush of devotees on the occasion of new year. Rajahmundry Stampede (July 14, 2015): Twenty-seven pilgrims died and 20 others were injured in a stampede at a major bathing spot on the banks of the Godavari river where a huge crowd of devotees had gathered on the opening day of the 'Pushkaram' festival in Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh Datia Stampede (October 13, 2013): 115 people were killed and over 100 injured in a stampede during the Navratri festivities near Ratangarh temple in Madhya Pradesh's Datia district. The stampede was triggered by rumours that a river bridge the devotees were crossing was about to collapse. Patna's Chhath Stampede (November 19, 2012): Eighteen people were killed and many others injured as a makeshift bridge caved in, triggering a stampede during the Chhath Puja at Adalat Ghat on one of the banks of the Ganga River in Patna. Haridwar Har-ki-Pauri Stampede (November 8, 2011): Twenty people were killed in a stampede in Haridwar at Har-ki-Pauri ghat on the banks of the Ganga river. Sabarimala Stampede (January 14, 2011): A stampede caused by a jeep crashing into pilgrims at Pulmedu in Kerala's Idukki district left 104 Sabarimala devotees dead and over 40 injured. Pratapgarh Stampede (March 4, 2010): Sixty-three people were killed in a stampede at Ram Janki Temple of Kripalu Maharaj in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district as people gathered to collect free clothes and food from the religious leader. Jodhpur Stampede (September 30, 2008): Between 220 and 250 devotees were killed and over 60 injured in a stampede triggered by rumours of a bomb going off at Chamunda Devi temple in Rajasthan's Jodhpur. Naina Devi Temple Stampede (August 3, 2008): A stampede triggered by rumours of rockslides at Naina Devi temple in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur district left 162 dead and 47 injured. Mandhardevi Temple Stampede (January 25, 2005): Around 340 devotees were trampled to death and hundreds injured during an annual pilgrimage at Mandhardevi temple in Maharashtra's Satara district. The accident occurred when some people fell down the steps made slippery by the devotees breaking coconuts. top videos View all Nashik Kumbh Stampede (August 27, 2003): Thirty-nine people were killed and around 140 injured in a stampede during the holy bath at the Kumbh Mela in Maharashtra's Nashik district. (With inputs from agencies) About the Author Shobhit Gupta Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from More Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments Location : Uttarakhand (Uttaranchal), India, India First Published: July 27, 2025, 16:12 IST News india From Haridwar's Mansa Devi To Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh: A List Of Major Stampedes In India Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Did an electric current rumour cause Mansa Devi temple stampede? Officials reveal
A stampede at Haridwar's revered Mansa Devi Temple on Sunday morning killed six pilgrims and injured several others. The stampede occurred during the Shravan month, a period when thousands of pilgrims throng the shrine in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. At least six people died and several suffered injuries in the incident, according to officials. (PTI) The officials said thestampede started at 9 am on the staircase route to the Mansa Devi temple, the officials said. "According to preliminary reports, six persons have been declared dead, and another 10–15 persons have been injured. The seriously injured ones have been shifted to higher medical centres," Haridwar district magistrate Mayur Dixit said What could have led to the Mansa Devi temple stampede? Though the real cause behind the Mansa Devi stampede will be determined after an official investigation, as per Haridwar District Magistrate Mayur Dixit, the chaos was prompted by a rumour that an electric cable had broken down and current was flowing through the section. Some eyewitnesses said panic erupted after a person reportedly yelled about a live electric wire on the route, creating chaos among the group of pilgrims, Dixit added. The news spread like wildfire among worshippers on the steep staircase to the hilltop temple, resulting in a sudden clamour and panic. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was pained by the tragedy and said emergency response teams comprising SDRF, police, and medical staff had reached the site in time and initiated relief operations. "Sad news has been received that a stampede occurred on the path to the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar. SDRF, local police and other rescue teams have reached the location and are involved in relief and rescue work," said Dhami in a Facebook post. The injured were taken to local hospitals for treatment. Located at the top of the Shivalik Hills at an elevation of more than 500 feet, the Mansa Devi temple is a temple for Goddess Mansa Devi. It is one of the five holy places or Panch Tirthas in Haridwar.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Mansa Devi Temple stampede: How a rumour about an electric wire trampled six, injured others in Haridwar
What led to the stampede? Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel At least six people were killed and other 35 were left injured in a crowd surge at Haridwar's Mansa Devi Temple on Sunday, triggered by rumours of an electric Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said relief and rescue operations were underway. "I am constantly in touch with the local administration regarding this matter and continuous monitoring of the situation is being done," he said in a of pilgrims had gathered at the Mansa Devi Temple, which is a major site for Hindu devotees, especially on weekends and festival days, were celebrating the holy month of people visiting the religious site in large numbers, someone in the crowd started shouting about an electric current on the pathway around 9 am, led to the chaos."We found through photos and videos that someone spread the rumour of electric wire breaking, while looking at the injured or the dead, we did not get any such indication... We will investigate who spread the rumour that caused the stampede and a magisterial inquiry will be set up investigating cameras and other means... The death of 6 people has been confirmed..." said District Magistrate Mayur Dixit says,The town of Haridwar draws millions of visitors each year. The Mansa Devi temple, which is accessible by cable car or foot, is a major pilgrimage site that draws thousands of visitors daily during surges at religious gatherings are not uncommon in India, where massive groups often congregate at temples or pilgrimage sites, sometimes overwhelming local infrastructure and security the incident, state power distribution company- Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) conducted an inspection of all the electrical panels and power lines at Mansa Devi before issuing a clarification claiming 'no leakage of electric current in any of their assets' that could have triggered the incident, reported ToI.'During the inspection conducted by our personnel at Mansa Devi temple premises, the leakage of electric current was found to be zero. Also, the Low Tension lines carrying power there, are completely insulated with no bare conductors in use," UPCL told ToI. 'We also found no incident of anyone suffering an electric shock or getting electrocuted. The tragic incident likely happened due to heavy and uncontrolled crowd.'Commenting on the rumours, EDC Superintending Engineer Pradeep Kumar said, "An unfortunate incident happened at Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar. We got news that it might have happened due to electric current, our team reached the site, we normally do testing every 15 days, our system is very secured, there are no naked wires, the wires are insulated here. There is no report of electrocution. We thoroughly checked our system, there is nothing like that."The tragic incident adds to the growing number of stampedes that have occurred across India in 2025. So far, over 50 people have lost their lives in similar incidents at religious sites, railway stations, and public January 8, a stampede occurred at the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in the Tirumala Hills, resulting in the deaths of at least six devotees and injuring many others as hundreds of worshippers pushed to obtain tickets for the Vaikunta Dwara January 29, a stampede at the Sangam area during the Maha Kumbh claimed the lives of 30 people and left 60 others had gathered to take a holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, considered one of the most sacred days in the Hindu another major tragedy, 18 people were killed and more than a dozen were injured on February 15 at New Delhi Railway Station. The stampede broke out late at night, with most victims being Maha Kumbh pilgrims returning May 3, at least seven devotees were killed and 80 were injured in a stampede during the annual 'Lairai Jatra' at Shree Lairai Devi Temple in North Goa's Shirgao June 4, what was meant to be a moment of celebration turned tragic when at least 11 fans died in a stampede near Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium during the RCB victory celebration of their maiden IPL title win in 18 years.
