Nalanda Temple Stampede: In Bihar’s Nalanda, at least eight people were killed after a stampede broke out due to overcrowding. A large number of devotees had gathered at the Sheetala Mata temple to offer prayers. According to local media reports, the incident led to the deaths of eight women, while more than 12 people were reported injured.
Devotees usually gather in large numbers at the temple every Tuesday for prayers. Since it was the last Tuesday of the Chaitra month, the crowd was especially heavy. Chaos broke out suddenly inside the temple, triggering a stampede. As people tried to escape, several women were crushed in the rush and lost their lives.
Around 10 to 12 devotees were injured in the incident. The injured have been taken to the Sadar Hospital for treatment. The temple premise has been completely cleared following the stampede. A large number of police personnel have reached the spot after the incident.
After receiving information about the incident, senior district officials, including the SDPO, rushed to the spot. The exact cause of the stampede is still unclear. However, some media reports suggest that there may not have been adequate police presence or security arrangements at the temple. Authorities reached the site soon after the incident and began managing the situation.
This is a developing story.
