Six Crushed to Death in Temple Stampede in Northern India

At least six people were tragically crushed to death in a stampede at a revered Hindu temple in Uttarakhand, northern India, on Sunday, according to local authorities. The incident occurred during a massive crowd surge on the stairway leading to the Mansa Devi Temple, located in the sacred city of Haridwar on the banks of the Ganges River.

Incident Overview

Senior city police official Parmendra Dobhal confirmed the death toll and said the injured had been admitted to a local hospital for treatment.

“Six dead and more than 10 injured are admitted to the hospital,”
— Parmendra Dobhal, Police Official

Government Response

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his condolences and confirmed that relief and rescue operations were in progress. He also assured that he was in constant contact with local authorities, closely monitoring the evolving situation.

“I am constantly in touch with the local administration regarding this matter and continuous monitoring of the situation is being done,”
— Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami

Context: A Pattern of Stampedes at Religious Gatherings

Stampedes and crowd crushes are, regrettably, common during major religious gatherings in India, where tens of thousands often converge on narrow pathways, stairs, or bridges.

Recent Similar Incidents

Authorities continue to investigate the exact cause of the Haridwar tragedy, while discussions reignite over the urgent need for better crowd control and safety planning at religious sites and festivals.