Cause of the Stampede
Media reports suggest that a fallen power line caused the stampede. The ongoing Kanwar Yatra during the month of Sawan has resulted in large crowds at Haridwar’s temples, with devotees making significant efforts to offer water at the shrines. On Sunday, a large number of devotees arrived at the Mansa Devi Temple to offer water. While ascending the temple’s uphill path in heavy rain, a power line fell, causing panic and a stampede that led to six fatalities. The temple premises have been cleared, and injured devotees are being transported to the district hospital.
SSP Pramendra Singh Dobal, speaking on the stampede in Haridwar that claimed 6 lives, said:
‘We had received information that some people were injured, after which the police took immediate action. Around 35 people were brought to the hospital. Out of these, the deaths of 6 people have been confirmed. The rest are undergoing treatment… Prima facie, the stampede occurred due to a rumor that an electric shock had occurred on the steps about 100 meters down from the temple route. We are investigating the matter further..“.
‘We had received information that some people were injured, after which the police took immediate action. Around 35 people were brought to the hospital. Out of these, the deaths of 6 people have been confirmed. The rest are undergoing treatment… Prima facie, the stampede occurred due to a rumor that an electric shock had occurred on the steps about 100 meters down from the temple route. We are investigating the matter further..“.
