Shocked and dismayed at the October three evening stampede at Hindu Dussehra festival in Patna (India) reportedly killing 32 and injuring dozens, Hindus worldwide are highly critical of frequent occurrences of deadly stampedes at religious gatherings in India. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that although India was […]
Temple Stampedes
Haridwar Stampede: 16 die during Gayatri Mahakumbh at Chandidweep Ghat
16 people were killed in a stampede in Haridwar on November 8, 2011, during Gayatri Mahakumbh at Chandidweep Ghat along the banks of Ganga River. The stampede occurred at 10.25am when thousands of devotees, mostly from eastern UP and Bihar were climbing stairs to cross a mini bridge ahead of the venue for the religious […]