At least three people died and several others were injured after a stampede broke out at Khatu Shyamji Temple in Rajasthan’s Sikar district on Monday (August 8).
The stampede occurred during a monthly fair on Monday morning.
Two of the injured have been referred to a hospital in Jaipur. Police is present at the spot.
Rajasthan | Three people died, several injured at Khatu Shyamji Temple in Sikar where a stampede occurred during a monthly fair, earlier this morning. Two injured people referred to a hospital in Jaipur. Police present at the spot. Further details awaited. pic.twitter.com/bgnL9sRr1j
— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) August 8, 2022
The stampede broke out allegedly as soon as the entrance of the temple was opened at 5 am. There was a stampede due to the increasing pressure of the crowd.
Three women Shyam devotees died in the stampede and only one woman has been identified as of now.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot condoled the demise of three devotees in the stampede at the Khatu Shyamji Temple.
"The demise of three women is unfortunate. My condolences to the bereaved families. I also pray for the speedy recovery of the injured devotees," he said in a statement.
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— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) August 8, 2022
The Rajasthan CM has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each for the next of kin of the deceased and an aid of Rs 20,000 each for those injured in the stampede at Khatu Shyamji Temple in Sikar.
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— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) August 8, 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also offered his condolences to the bereaved families.
He said, “Saddened by the loss of lives due to a stampede at the Khatu Shyamji Temple complex in Sikar, Rajasthan. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray that those who are injured recover at the earliest.”
Saddened by the loss of lives due to a stampede at the Khatu Shyamji Temple complex in Sikar, Rajasthan. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray that those who are injured recover at the earliest.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 8, 2022
This is a developing story and will be updated when more inputs come in.