Haridwar Mansa Devi Temple Stampede: Today, a heartbreaking incident came to light at the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Due to the coincidence of Sawan month and Sunday, a huge crowd gathered here, causing a stampede. So far 6 people have died in the incident, while 20 people were injured.
Information about the cause of the accident
Garhwal Divisional Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey informed the media that a large crowd had gathered in the temple premises, resulting in a stampede -like situation. Senior administrative officials have left for the spot and relief and rescue operations are going on fast.
A stampede on the path of temple stairs
According to reports, a large number of devotees reached the temple on Sunday in the holy month of Sawan. Due to the excessive crowd on the path of the temple stairs, chaos spread and stampede. However, some media reports have also claimed that an electric wire suddenly fell on the temple route, causing rumors of the current spreading. In this chaos, people started running to save their lives, causing the situation to become more frightening.
Chief Minister expressed deep mourning
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed grief over the accident. He said, “The Mansa Devi temple route in Haridwar has received extremely sad news of a stampede. SDRF, local police and other rescue teams are engaged in relief work. I am constantly in touch with the local administration and monitor the situation. I pray to Mata Rani for all the devotees to be safe.”
A very sad news of a stampede has been received in the Mansa Devi temple route in Haridwar. @UksdrfLocal police and other rescue teams are engaged in relief and rescue operations by reaching the spot.
In this regard, I am constantly in touch with local administration and the situation is being constantly monitored…
– Pushkar Singh Dhami (@PushKardhami) July 27, 2025
Treatment of injured continues
Giving information on the incident, SSP Pramendra Singh Doval of Haridwar said that about 33 people were evacuated after reaching the spot, out of which 6 people died. He said, “The injured are immediately admitted to the hospital. Initial investigation shows that the rumor of electric current caused a stampede. The situation is now completely under control and the investigation team is present on the spot.”
