Four of six killed in Haridwar stampede from UP

Four of the six killed in Haridwar’s Mansa Devi temple stampede on Sunday belonged to Uttar Pradesh, an official statement said here.

A stampede broke out at the hilltop temple in Uttarakhand in the morning when rumours of an electric current where the stairs to the temple begin sent people into panic, ultimately killing at least six people and leaving many injured, according to Uttarakhand Police.

Among the four killed from the state, two have been identified as Aarush (12) of Bareilly and Vicky (18) from Rampur. Two others, whose age has not been confirmed yet, included Vakil of Barabanki and Shanti from Budaun, it said.

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed his condolences to the victims’ families.

Adityanath, in his message on X, said, “The loss of life in the unfortunate accident on the Sri Mansa Devi Temple road in Haridwar, Uttarakhand is extremely sad and heartbreaking.” “My condolences are with the bereaved families. I pray to Maa Mansa Devi to grant salvation to the departed souls, strength to the bereaved families to bear this immense sorrow and speedy recovery to the injured. Om Shanti!,” he said.

After the tragedy, about 35 people were rushed to the hospital, and six of them died.

The incident took place around 9 am.

Being a Sunday, a large crowd of devotees had gathered at the temple atop the Shivalik Hills at a height of over 500 feet.

Videos from the spot showed a massive rush of people, including children and women, making their way to the temple. Outside the hospital, worried family members waited for news of their loved ones.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said a magisterial probe has been ordered.