A stampede broke out Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar on Sunday morning after a huge crowd gathered at the temple. At least six people were killed and more than 25 were injured in the tragic incident. Rescue operations are currently underway, according to the SSP of Haridwar.
“At least people are dead in a stampede after a huge crowd gathered at the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar. I am leaving for the spot. A detailed report of the incident is awaited,” Garhwal Division Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey told news agency.
Situation being monitored: Uttarakhand CM
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed grief over the stampede incident at the Mansa Devi temple.
“I am constantly in touch with the local administration in this regard and the situation is being constantly monitored.
Chief Minister Dhami ordered a magisterial inquiry and announced ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
