New Delhi: After a large crowd after a large crowd at the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar on Sunday, at least six people were killed and many were injured.The incident occurred at 8.30 am after an overhead power line rumor, which allegedly fell on a crowded section of Walkway, causing panic among the pilgrims.Haridwar SSP Pramendra Singh Double said, “We received reports of some people being injured, after which the police took immediate action. About 35 people were brought to the hospital and 6 died. The rest is undergoing treatment.”He said, “Prima Facial, Stamped was triggered by rumor of an electric shock on the stairs 100 meters below the temple route. We are investigating further,” he said.In a social media post on X, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that SDRF, local police and rescue teams have reached the site and are engaged in relief and rescue operations.“SDRF, local police, and other rescue teams have reached the site and are engaged in relief and rescue operations. I am in constant touch with the local administration about the matter, and the situation is being closely monitored,” Dhami said.Every year, Haridwar sees a huge influx of pilgrims during the month of Shravan, especially in the Puree and Mansa Devi temple.This year, however, the situation became severe due to a huge crowd, triggering a stampede, once again highlighted the issue of mob management at religious ceremonies.(This is a developing story)
