Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede near the Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar, which claimed six lives and left several others injured.
“Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to a stampede on the route to Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. The local administration is assisting those affected,” read a post from the Prime Minister’s Office on X.
The incident occurred amid a heavy rush of devotees. Visuals from the site showed emergency responders rushing the injured to hospitals.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also conveyed his distress over the incident and assured that relief and rescue operations are underway. “@uksdrf, local police, and other rescue teams have reached the site and are engaged in relief and rescue operations,” he posted.
The Chief Minister added that he is in constant touch with local officials to ensure immediate assistance and proper medical care for those affected.
Garhwal Division Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey confirmed the casualties and said he was en route to the site. A detailed report is awaited.
