Stampede at Haridwar’s Mansa Devi Temple Leaves 6 Dead, Several Injured

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⚠️ Stampede at Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar Claims Six Lives, Dozens Injured

Haridwar, Uttarakhand (July 27, 2025) – A tragic stampede occurred around 9 a.m. on the stairway route leading to the Mansa Devi Temple, killing six people and injuring around 29–35 devotees, as thousands gathered to worship during the holy month of Shravan .

🔍 What Caused the Stampede?

A panic erupted when someone in the crowd shouted about a high-voltage electric wire on the pathway—sparking fear of electrocution. Devotees rushed to escape, triggering a deadly crush in the narrow passage.

However, inspection by Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) confirmed that all electrical lines were properly insulated and functioning normally—no current or leakage was detected .

🚑 Rescue and Relief Operations

• About 35 injured individuals were transported to nearby hospitals; 6 succumbed to their injuries .
• Teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local police immediately launched rescue operations.
• A magisterial inquiry has been ordered to investigate the origins of the false rumour and assess crowd-control failures .

🕉️ Casualties & Context

• The fatalities include six devotees.
• Injured: between 29 and 35 people were reported hurt during the rush.
• Mansa Devi Temple, one of Haridwar’s five sacred pilgrimage sites, usually sees high footfall during Shravan and other festivals .

🗣️ Statements from Leaders

• Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who is closely monitoring the situation, expressed deep grief and assured relief operations and support to victims’ families .
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended condolences to the bereaved and wished swift recovery for the injured, affirming that local administration was assisting the victims.
• Findings from UPCL dispelled any possibility of electrocution being the cause, confirming the panic was triggered solely by misinformation .

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