Local officials said on Sunday that at least six people were killed and dozens were injured in a clash at the major Hindu temple in North India.
The incident took place in the holy city of Hindu pilgrims, Hari Davar, when a high -voltage electric wire allegedly fell into the temple, causing a large crowd of passengers.
Vinay Shankar Pandey, a senior government official of Uttarakhand state, confirmed the deaths and said that after the incident, the passengers fled to save their lives. About 29 people were injured in the incident.
Local officials said that thousands of pilgrims gathered in the top temple of Mansa Devi Hill. This temple is an important place for Hindu devotees, especially on Saturdays and Sundays and festivals. He was celebrating the holy month of Sharon. Around nine in the morning, someone shouted the sound of electric wire on the way.
Local priest Ajwal Pandit said, ‘Since the path is tight and only for pedestrians, anarchy and fear spread immediately. The wall built on the way is also considered to be the reason for people getting stuck. ,
Police and emergency services immediately reached the spot and started rescue operations. According to officials, the injured were transferred to a nearby hospital.
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Pandey told Hari Davar over the phone: ‘The situation is now under control. But nervousness created tragic consequences. ,
Officials are investigating how electric wires fall from above and whether the rules have been adopted to handle a large number of people.
Every year millions of Hindu pilgrims go green. Mansa Devi Temple, which is accessible by a cable car or pedestrian, attracts thousands of pilgrims daily during the shadow.
Sudden increase in congestion is common in religious ceremonies. Most people gather in temples and pilgrims. Sometimes the number of people increases so much that local structure and safety orders for their management prove inadequate.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi regretted the families of the victims of the incident on the social media post and prayed for immediate recovery of the injured.