Picture of crowds of this morning in Mansa Devi temple
Haridwar: The big news of this time has come out from Haridwar in Uttarakhand. There is a stampede in the Mansa Devi temple of Haridwar this morning. 6 people have died and 25 to 30 people are reported injured. Relief and rescue work continues. The cause of the accident is said to be a huge crowd. Please tell that this temple is very famous in Haridwar and tourists visiting Haridwar definitely visit this temple.
PM Modi expressed grief
PM Modi has expressed grief over this incident. This information has been given by the PMO on the X handle. The PM said, “I am extremely saddened by loss of life and property in a stampede that happened on Mansa Devi temple route in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Condolences to those who lost my loved ones. I wish the injured to get well soon. The local administration is helping the affected people.”
CM Dhami expressed grief over the incident
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed grief over the incident. He said, “A extremely sad news of a stampede has been received at Mansa Devi Mandir Marg in Haridwar. SDRF Uttarakhand Police, local police and other rescue teams are engaged in relief and rescue operations by reaching the spot. I am constantly in contact with the local administration and the situation is constantly being monitored in this regard. I pray to Mata Rani to be safe for all the devotees.”
Instructions for magisterial investigation of accident, compensation was also announced
CM Dhami said, “The news of the death of 6 people in the heart-wrenching accident on the Mansa Devi temple road in Haridwar is very sad. It is a prayer to God that the souls of the divine should be given the power to bear this immense grief to the souls and the mournful families in the shrines. The state government has provided a assistance of Rs 2-2 lakh to the families of the deceased and Rs 50,50 thousand to the injured.
He said, “The state government is standing with the injured and family members of the deceased on Mansa Devi Mandir Marg. Magistrate investigations have been given to the accident.”
The video of the crowd surfaced
A video of the crowd has surfaced in Mansa Devi, which shows that people are clinging to each other and screaming. Many young children are also seen trapped and no place to leave is visible.
What did DM say about the stampede?
Haridwar District Magistrate Mayur Dixit said, “Prima facie it has come to light that some people have spread rumors that the electric wire had spread in the electric wire. That is why the stampede has occurred. Doctors also said that the death was due to stampede.”
SSP Pramendra Singh Doval also said
On the death of 6 people in a stampede in Haridwar, SSP Pramendra Singh Doval said, “We were reported to be injured by some people, after which the police immediately took action. About 35 people were brought to the hospital and 6 have been confirmed the death. The rest is being treated. Prima facie, we are investigating the stamped due to the rumor of electricity on the stairs.”
Garhwal Divisional Commissioner’s statement revealed
Garhwal Divisional Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey told ANI, “6 people died in a stampede after a huge crowd gathered at the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar. I am leaving for the spot. A detailed report of the incident is awaited.”
Learn about Mansa Devi temple
Mansa Devi Temple is a famous Hindu pilgrimage site located in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. This temple is dedicated to Maa Mansa Devi, who is worshiped as the goddess of snakes and the mother who fulfills the wish. The temple is one of the three major Siddhpeeths of Haridwar, the other two Chandi Devi Temple and Maya Devi Temple.
This temple is on a hill on the banks of river Ganges in Haridwar. There are two ways to reach the temple. In which one is ropeway (Udan Khatola) and the other way goes through stairs. Ropeway is a convenient and popular method, which leads devotees to the top of the hill. The walkway provides a religious and natural experience.
Mother Mansa Devi is considered the goddess of fulfillment. Devotees tie thread (Mansa thread) in the temple to fulfill their wishes and come to open it when the wish is fulfilled. This temple is the center of power worship and is particularly crowded during Navratri. (Input: Sunil Pandey)
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