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Stampede Horror: 7 Dead at Bihar Temple Festival
17 Aug
Summary
- Seven people died and others were injured in a stampede at Ashokdham Temple.
- An electric pole reportedly fell, possibly causing electrocution and triggering the panic.
- Unprecedented crowds, swollen by two arriving trains, overwhelmed temple arrangements.
A tragic stampede incident unfolded at Bihar's Ashokdham Temple on Monday morning, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals and leaving several others injured. The temple was teeming with devotees gathered for Shravan Somvaar, a day known for large congregations at Shiva temples.
Eyewitness accounts and police reports indicate that an electric pole may have fallen, potentially leading to electrocution and triggering the chaotic stampede. The local District Magistrate noted an unprecedented surge in crowd numbers.
The situation was further compounded by the arrival of two trains around 6:30-6:45 AM, significantly increasing the number of people present. Despite existing arrangements, reported failures in barricading contributed to the fatal crush as people fell over one another.
