11 killed in Gujrat temple stampede
The stampede took place at an area called Patia Pul, which is a narrow uphill place that leads to the temple.
By PTI |
PANCHMAHALS (GUJARAT): Eleven devotees were killed and several others injured in a stampede at the famous Mahakali temple atop Pavagadh hill here on Sunday.
"The stampede occurred between devotees who were coming down the hill and those who were climbing their way up", Resident District Collector of Panchmahals R K Rathod told reporters.
The stampede took place at an area called Patia Pul, which is a narrow uphill place that leads to the temple, he said.
"Bodies of 11 of the victims killed in the stampede are at the referal hospital in Halol. The situation is under control at present," he added.
The injured persons have been rushed to various hospitals in Halol and nearby towns, police said.
The Gujarat government has announced a compensation of Rs one lakh to the kin of the deceased and rescue operations are underway.
Lakhs of devotees visit this shrine during 'navratras' every year.
"The stampede occurred between devotees who were coming down the hill and those who were climbing their way up", Resident District Collector of Panchmahals R K Rathod told reporters.
The stampede took place at an area called Patia Pul, which is a narrow uphill place that leads to the temple, he said.
"Bodies of 11 of the victims killed in the stampede are at the referal hospital in Halol. The situation is under control at present," he added.
The injured persons have been rushed to various hospitals in Halol and nearby towns, police said.
The Gujarat government has announced a compensation of Rs one lakh to the kin of the deceased and rescue operations are underway.
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Lakhs of devotees visit this shrine during 'navratras' every year.
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