A stampede at the revered Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, on Sunday morning left several devotees injured. The chaos erupted amid massive crowds during the holy month of Shravan, a peak pilgrimage time for Hindu devotees.
Thousands had gathered to offer prayers, but overcrowding and poor queue management led to panic inside the temple premises. Eyewitnesses reported a sudden push among the waiting crowd, which spiralled into a stampede.
Rescue teams and ambulances rushed to the spot swiftly. Injured individuals were transported to nearby hospitals for emergency care. Authorities confirmed that relief and rescue operations are ongoing, with the situation now under control.
The incident highlights the recurring issue of crowd mismanagement at religious events. Every year during Shravan, Haridwar sees a huge influx of pilgrims, particularly at Har Ki Pauri and Mansa Devi Temple.
This tragedy is the latest in a string of deadly stampedes across India in 2025. From the Tirumala Hills to New Delhi Railway Station and Goa&rsquo;s Lairai Temple, poor crowd control has resulted in numerous casualties.
Officials have promised a thorough investigation into the Haridwar incident to prevent future mishaps at religious sites.
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