At least 7 were killed and several injured in stampede at temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai on Monday (Aug 17). The incident took place around 6.45 am as a large number of devotees gathered at the Shiva temple to offer prayers on the third Monday of the holy Shravan month. According to initial information, the falling wire sparked panic among devotees, following which a stampede broke out. Several people who sustained injuries have been taken to Lakhisarai Hospital for treatment. The Lakhisarai district administration has not yet officially confirmed the reported death toll.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/cm-vijay-to-visit-karur-on-july-10-meet-kin-of-stampede-victims-1783164424074">CM Vijay to visit Karur on July 10, meet kin of stampede victims</a>&nbsp;Lakhisarai DM Shailendra Kumar, who reached the location immediately after the incident said, "The crowd swelled in an unprecedented manner. Around 6.30-6.45 am, two trains came here that too added to the crowd. Arrangements were made as we had anticipated the crowd. We then came to know that barricading broke on one side due to the crowd &nbsp;and people fell on each other. We rushed 10-15 people here immediately."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/vijay-meets-kin-of-karur-stampede-victims-1783693634903">Vijay meets kin of Karur stampede victims</a>&nbsp;Bihar Chief minister Samrat Choudhary expressed grief over the stampede, describing the incident as heart wrenching. He announced ₹4 lakh ex-gratia for families of the deceased. The CM also said directives have been issued for immediate medical treatment of those injured in the stampede. “The incident at Ashok Dham in Lakhisarai is extremely tragic and heart-wrenching. The news of the deaths of devotees in the accident has left my heart deeply distressed. My deepest condolences go out to the bereaved families. Necessary instructions have been issued to the administration for the proper and expeditious treatment of the injured. May God grant peace to the departed souls and a swift recovery to the injured," he wrote on X. “&nbsp;

At least seven people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a Shiva temple in Bihar’s Lakhisarai on Monday. The incident occurred around 6:45 am as devotees gathered for Shravan prayers. A falling wire reportedly triggered panic, causing the stampede.


At least 7 were killed and several injured in stampede at temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai on Monday (Aug 17). The incident took place around 6.45 am as a large number of devotees gathered at the Shiva temple to offer prayers on the third Monday of the holy Shravan month. According to initial information, the falling wire sparked panic among devotees, following which a stampede broke out. Several people who sustained injuries have been taken to Lakhisarai Hospital for treatment. The Lakhisarai district administration has not yet officially confirmed the reported death toll. Also Read: CM Vijay to visit Karur on July 10, meet kin of stampede victims Lakhisarai DM Shailendra Kumar, who reached the location immediately after the incident said, "The crowd swelled in an unprecedented manner. Around 6.30-6.45 am, two trains came here that too added to the crowd. Arrangements were made as we had anticipated the crowd. We then came to know that barricading broke on one side due to the crowd and people fell on each other. We rushed 10-15 people here immediately." Also Read: Vijay meets kin of Karur stampede victims Bihar Chief minister Samrat Choudhary expressed grief over the stampede, describing the incident as heart wrenching. He announced ₹4 lakh ex-gratia for families of the deceased. The CM also said directives have been issued for immediate medical treatment of those injured in the stampede. “The incident at Ashok Dham in Lakhisarai is extremely tragic and heart-wrenching. The news of the deaths of devotees in the accident has left my heart deeply distressed. My deepest condolences go out to the bereaved families. Necessary instructions have been issued to the administration for the proper and expeditious treatment of the injured. May God grant peace to the departed souls and a swift recovery to the injured," he wrote on X. “

At least seven people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a Shiva temple in Bihar’s Lakhisarai on Monday. The incident occurred around 6:45 am as devotees gathered for Shravan prayers. A falling wire reportedly triggered panic, causing the stampede.

At least 7 killed, several injured in stampede at temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai; ₹4 lakh ex-gratia announced

Three people were killed and 10 injured in a stampede that broke out in Bihar&#39;s Begusarai district, ANI reported today.

The stampede broke out at the Simaria Ghat during the Kartik Purnima celebrations.

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Thousands of devotees congregated at various river banks of the river Ganga including Haridwar on the occasion of Kartik Purnima, a festival devoted to Lord Vishnu.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the families of those killed and free treatment for the injured.

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief and former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad wrote on Twitter that the government should have made better arrangements for such a huge gathering of people.

&quot;Am saddened to hear of the death of devotees on the Ganga Ghat on the occasion of Kartik Purnima. The government should have paid attention to arrangements for controlling the crowd.&quot;

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The stampede that broke out in Bihar's Begusarai district during Kartik Purnima celebrations

Three people were killed and 10 injured in a stampede that broke out in Bihar's Begusarai district, ANI reported today. The stampede broke out at the Simaria Ghat during the Kartik Purnima celebrations. #UPDATE: 3 dead & 10 injured after stampede at Simaria Ghat in #Bihar's Begusarai. — ANI (@ANI) November 4, 2017 × Thousands of devotees congregated at various river banks of the river Ganga including Haridwar on the occasion of Kartik Purnima, a festival devoted to Lord Vishnu. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the families of those killed and free treatment for the injured. Rashtriya Janata Dal chief and former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad wrote on Twitter that the government should have made better arrangements for such a huge gathering of people. "Am saddened to hear of the death of devotees on the Ganga Ghat on the occasion of Kartik Purnima. The government should have paid attention to arrangements for controlling the crowd."

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At least 7 killed, several injured in stampede at temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai; ₹4 lakh ex-gratia announced

3 dead, 10 injured in stampede in Bihar