At least six people had been killed and more than 50 others injured after a Goa Temple Stampede broke out throughout the once-a-year Lairai Devi jatra (procession) at a temple in Goa’s Shirgaon early Saturday.
The incident occurred at the Sree Devi Lairai temple — around 40 kms away from the nation’s capital, Panaji, while panic unfolded for the duration of the big spiritual accumulating, inflicting a surprising rush amongst hundreds of devotees. Witnesses said there had been chaotic scenes as people struggled to break out of the dense crowd. The injured had been shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment.
PM Modi Feedl sad after Goa Temple Stampede
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said they had been “saddened” by the lost of lives due to the stampede in Shirgaon.
“Condolences to people that lost their loved ones. May the injured recover quickly. The nearby administration is helping the ones affected,” PM Modi’s said. Mr Sawant said he visited the health facility to satisfy the injured and provide all possible support to the affected families.
“I am individually tracking the condition to make sure that every important action is being taken,” he wrote on X. “Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji spoke with me and took targeted stock of the scenario, presenting his full assist during this tough time,” he added.
Authorities start investigation
Authorities are yet to verify the cause of the Goa Temple Stampede. However, earlier reviews suggest it occurs because of overcrowding and a loss of crowd control measures. The Lairai Devi jatra is celebrated each year in the north Goa village of Shirgaon. It celebrates Goddess Lairai, who is believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Parvati and one of the seven sister deities in Goan folklore.
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