Haridwar stampede: Huge crowd gathers at Mansa Devi temple; 6 dead | India News

NEW DELHI: At least six people were killed and several injured in a stampede at Haridwar’s Mansa Devi temple on Sunday, following a large crowd gathering at the shrine.The incident took place around 8.30am after an overhead power line reportedly snapped and fell onto a crowded section of the walkway, triggering panic among pilgrims. “Two individuals are in critical condition and have been referred to higher medical centres. The rest are being treated at the district hospital.” Haridwar district magistrate Mayur Dixit told TOI.In a social media post on X, Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that SDRF, local police and rescue teams have reached the site and are engaged in relief and rescue operations.“SDRF, local police, and other rescue teams have reached the site and are engaged in relief and rescue operations. I am in constant contact with the local administration regarding this matter, and the situation is being closely monitored,” Dhami said.Every year, Haridwar sees a massive influx of pilgrims during the month of Shravan, especially at the revered Har Ki Pauri and Mansa Devi Temple.This year, however, the situation turned grim due to an overwhelming crowd, triggering a stampede that has once again spotlighted the issue of crowd management at religious gatherings.(This is a developing story)