Stampede at Goa Temple leaves 6 dead, 15 injured
At least six devotees were killed and more than 15 injured in a stampede at the Lairai Devi temple in Goa. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant expressed shock over the tragedy and assured to monitor the situation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took stock of the situation and expressed his support.
A stampede occurred at the Lairai temple in Goa today, resulting in the deaths of at least six people and injuries to over 15 others, according to police reports on Saturday. Goa's Chief Minister Pramod Sawant expressed sorrow over the incident and stated that he is personally overseeing the situation. Additionally, Sawant mentioned that Prime Minister Narendra Modi contacted him to get an update on the situation.
CM Pramod Sawant's statement
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said, "It is unfortunate news. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant went to the hospital to see the individuals hurt in the stampede and promised every possible assistance."
The CM mentioned that Prime Minister Narendra Modi contacted him, thoroughly assessed the situation, and extended his complete support during this challenging period.
How the stampede happened
Annually, a procession is held at the renowned Larai Devi temple in Goa, attracting thousands of worshippers. Over 50,000 devotees were present at the event, with 1,000 police officers assigned for their safety. Additionally, drones are being used for monitoring. It is thought that the stampede resulted from the flow, leading to the deaths of six individuals.