Tragedy at Bihar Temple: Stampede Claims Eight Lives
A tragic stampede at the Sheetla Mata temple in Bihar's Nalanda district resulted in the deaths of eight devotees, primarily women. Overcrowding is believed to have caused the incident. The government has announced compensation for the victims' families and is ensuring treatment for the injured.
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A stampede at the Sheetla Mata temple in Bihar's Nalanda district on Tuesday resulted in the tragic deaths of at least eight devotees, primarily women, and injured five others, according to officials.
The overcrowding at the temple, which attracted a significant number of devotees, likely contributed to the chaos. Bihar Sharif Assistant Superintendent of Police Noorul Haque confirmed the fatalities and mentioned ongoing rescue operations.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed his condolences and announced an ex gratia payment for the victims' families. Local leaders are calling for an investigation into the incident and emphasizing the need for improved safety measures.
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