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A stampede occurred at least six deaths and more than 50 injuries occurred during a temple festival in Shirgaon, Goa. This incident caused anarchy among thousands of devotees. Politicians expressed condolences on the incident.
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At least six people were killed and more than 50 others were injured, when there was a stampede during an annual temple festival in Shirgaon, Goa in Shirgaon, Goa. Fasted on the event Mr. you are outstanding you will be Laiti TempleAbout 40 km from the state capital Panaji, when nervousness spread, thousands of devotees gathered for the Devi Jatra (procession).
While the injured have been transferred to nearby hospitals for treatment, accurateStampede To be confirmed yet. However, reports suggest that it was due to congestion and lack of congestion control measures. Eyewitnesses said that around 4-4:30 pm, there was a sudden crowd of crowds in the Shri Devi Lyari Temple. People struggled to avoid the dense crowd, chaotic scenes.
Many politicians including President Draupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Gandhi family members expressed grief over the incident.
The President wrote in a post on X, “It was sad to know about the unfortunate incident of a stampede in Shergao, Goa, in which many people lost their lives.
It was sad to know about the unfortunate incident of a stampede in Shergao in Goa, in which many people lost their lives. I expand my condolences to family members and pray for quick recovery of the injured.
– President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) May 3, 2025
PM Modi said, “Shiragao, a stampede in Goa has been saddened by loss of life. There is condolences to those who lose their loved ones. May injured may soon recover. The local administration is helping the affected people.”
He also spoke to Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and gave his full support.
Sadly saddened by loss of life due to stampede in Shiragao, Goa. There is condolences to those who lost their loved ones. The injured may soon recover. Local administration is assisting affected people: PM @narendramodi
– PMO India (@PMOIDIA) May 3, 2025
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed his condolences and said, “The news of the death of many devotees and the death of many others, which is in a stampede for the annual pilgrimage for the Larai Devi temple in Shirgaon, Goa is very sad. In addition, I expect a quick recovery of all the injured.”
The news of the death of several devotees in the stampede and injuries in the stampede during the annual visit at Larai Devi Temple in Shirgaon, Goa, is very sad.
I express my deepest condolences to all the heartbroken families. Also, all the injured hope to recover early.
– Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 3, 2025
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said: “During the annual pilgrimage to the Lerai Devi temple in Shiragaon, Goa, he was very sad to hear about the death of the injuries of many devotees and many others. God gave peace to the departed souls.
The news of the death of many devotees and injuries of many is very sad due to the stampede during the annual visit at Larai Devi Temple in Shirgaon, Goa.
May God give peace to the departed souls. My deep condolences to mourning families. Wish the injured to get well soon…
– Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@PriyankAndhi) May 3, 2025
The Goa Chief Minister said that he visited the hospital to meet the injured and assured all the possible support to the affected families.
“This morning was saddened by a tragic stampede at Lerai Zatra in Shirgaon.
This morning, in Shirgaon, Lairy was saddened by a tragic stampede at Zatra. I visited the hospital to meet the injured and assured all possible support to the affected families. I am personally monitoring the situation to ensure that every necessary measures are taking place …
– Dr. Pramod Sawant (@drpramodpsawant) May 3, 2025
Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that Goa officials have started 104 helpline for 24/7 helpline and medical emergency conditions. He said that Goa Medical College and other district hospitals are fully equipped, and 10 advanced ambulances have been deployed.
