During the Jagannath Rath Yatra, a stampede occurred at the Gundicha Temple in Puri, Odisha, on Sunday morning, resulting in the death of three people and injuries to around 50 others. According to reports from the scene, there was a massive crowd present at the time.
During the much-anticipated Jagannath Rath Yatra, a tragic stampede occurred at the Gundicha temple in Puri, Odisha, on Sunday morning, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and injuries to around 50 others. The incident unfolded in the early hours, around 4 AM, as thousands of devotees gathered near the temple to participate in the revered Shradhaalu Rath Yatra, a deep-rooted cultural and religious festival.Witnesses described a chaotic scene as the crowd swelled, with many devotees hoping to secure prime viewing spots for the ceremonial procession. Tension escalated when two trucks carrying essential materials for the rituals attempted to navigate through the densely populated area close to the residences of Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings, Balbhadra and Goddess Subhadra.
Puri Rath Yatra:
The arrival of the trucks contributed to the already overwhelming crowds, sparking panic and confusion among the devotees.In response to the tragic event, Puri District Magistrate Siddharth Swain expressed sorrow over the chaos and emphasized the need for improved crowd management and safety protocols during such large-scale events. The state government is facing significant criticism for the arrangements made for the festival, with many holding officials accountable for not anticipating the volume of attendees and ensuring adequate safety measures were in place to prevent such a heartbreaking incident.During the much-anticipated Jagannath Rath Yatra, a tragic stampede occurred at the Gundicha temple in Puri, Odisha, on Sunday morning, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and injuries to around 50 others.
The incident unfolded in the early hours, around 4 AM, as thousands of devotees gathered near the temple to participate in the revered Shradhaalu Rath Yatra, a deep-rooted cultural and religious festival.Witnesses described a chaotic scene as the crowd swelled, with many devotees hoping to secure prime viewing spots for the ceremonial procession. Tension escalated when two trucks carrying essential materials for the rituals attempted to navigate through the densely populated area close to the residences of Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings, Balbhadra and Goddess Subhadra. The arrival of the trucks contributed to the already overwhelming crowds, sparking panic and confusion among the devotees.In response to the tragic event, Puri District Magistrate Siddharth Swain expressed sorrow over the chaos and emphasized the need for improved crowd management and safety protocols during such large-scale events. The state government is facing significant criticism for the arrangements made for the festival, with many holding officials accountable for not anticipating the volume of attendees and ensuring adequate safety measures were in place to prevent such a heartbreaking incident.
Nobody did any help: According to the information, on Sunday morning around 1500 devotees gathered near Gundicha temple to see a flame. This is 3 kilometers away from Jagannath temple. In this case 3 people have died and 50 people are injured.
