Puri Rath Yatra Stampede: 1 Critical, Around 100 Injured As Crowd Crush Triggers Panic In Odisha
A stampede-like situation broke out during the Puri Rath Yatra in Odisha, leaving one devotee dead and over 100 people injured. Around 10 lakh devotees
A stampede-like situation broke out during the Puri Rath Yatra in Odisha, leaving one devotee dead and over 100 people injured. Around 10 lakh devotees had gathered in front of the chariots of Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra. The incident occurred when the cordon area was opened and people rushed towards the Rath as the Yatra started.
Currently, over 50 to 55 people are admitted to the hospital, with one person in critical condition. The crowd crush and subsequent panic occurred due to a lack of preparations and arrangements on the ground for the massive gathering. Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video.
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