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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed deep distress over the deadly stampede at Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar. Rescue teams are actively working at the site to assist the injured. The incident occurred due to overcrowding during Sunday prayers, resulting in six deaths. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation while awaiting further details.

Key Points: Uttarakhand CM Dhami Distressed Over Mansa Devi Temple Stampede

  • CM Dhami confirms UKSDRF and police engaged in rescue operations
  • Stampede caused by heavy crowd during Sunday prayers
  • Six fatalities reported, injured rushed to hospitals
  • Garhwal Commissioner awaits detailed report on the incident
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Extremely distressing: Uttarakhand CM Dhami on Mansa Devi Temple stampede

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami expresses grief as 6 die in Haridwar's Mansa Devi Temple stampede, rescue ops underway.

"It is extremely distressing to receive news of a stampede on the route to the Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar. – Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Haridwar, July 27

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday expressed deep distress over a stampede on the route to the Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar, where six people died in a stampede.

Dhami shared on X, "It is extremely distressing to receive news of a stampede on the route to the Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar. @uksdrf, local police, and other rescue teams have reached the site and are engaged in relief and rescue operations."

Local police and rescue teams are engaged in relief operations. The situation is being closely monitored by the local administration. CM Dhami is in constant contact with the authorities to ensure timely assistance

"I am in constant contact with the local administration regarding this matter, and the situation is being closely monitored. I pray to Mother Goddess for the safety and well-being of all devotees," he added.

https://x.com/pushkardhami/status/1949335150338117890?s=48

The stampede was caused by a huge crowd on Sunday. Garhwal Division Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey confirmed the deaths.

He said to ANI, "I am leaving for the spot. A detailed report of the incident is awaited."

Visuals from the site showed the injured being rushed to the hospital in ambulances. More details awaited.

- ANI

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Priya S
My prayers with the affected families. But why does this keep happening? We have enough technology to manage crowds - online booking, time slots, better barricading. Authorities need to be more proactive before such tragedies occur.
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Arjun K
The CM's quick response is appreciated but prevention is better than cure. Our religious sites attract lakhs of devotees - we need permanent solutions like wider pathways and emergency exits. Jai Maa Mansa Devi 🙏
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Sarah B
As someone who visited Mansa Devi last year, I can say the pathways are dangerously narrow for the footfall. There should be strict limits on daily visitors. Safety shouldn't be compromised for religious tourism revenue.
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Vikram M
Very sad news. But I must say - devotees also need to be more disciplined. Pushing and rushing in temples creates these situations. We need awareness campaigns about orderly conduct at religious places.
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Kavya N
Om Shanti 🙏 The government should immediately audit all major pilgrimage sites across India. This is not the first time and won't be the last unless serious measures are taken. My heart goes out to the families.

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