In this photo handledNov 22, 2021 a basic view reveals the Vaishno Devi shrine, among the nation’s most revered Hindu websites, near Katra town in Jammu and Kashmir union area. At least 12 individuals passed away and 13 were hurt in a stampede at a spiritual shrine in India in the early hours ofJan 1, 2022 as countless pilgrims massed to provide prayers, authorities stated.
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At least 12 pilgrims passed away and more than a lots were hurt in a stampede at a Hindu shrine in Kashmir on Saturday early morning, authorities stated.
“Twelve pilgrims died and 14 were injured in a stampede in the early morning today at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine,” stated senior policemans, Mukesh Singh.
All of the hurt have actually been hospitalized, he stated.
The stampede broke out when a big crowd of followers, who had actually concerned mark the start of the New Year, went into the Vaishno Devi Bhawan shrine, another authorities stated.
“Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to a stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a condolence message.
The authorities stated that a high level query has actually been bought.
