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A stampede occurred in a temple in Shirgaon, Goa, resulting in six deaths.
Dozens of attendees were also injured during the annual Lerai Devi procession
It is said that suddenly there was a panic in the electric shock and suddenly there was a crowd.
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A stampede was injured in at least six dead and dozens of dozens and was injured in a temple in Goa last night. The incident occurred during a big meeting Shiggaon TempleDevotees were participating in an annual procession when panic spread through the crowd, causing a sudden crowd. Eyewitnesses have described a chaotic scene in the temple when the tragedy occurred.
Lairaai jatra
The Shirgaon Temple was packed with devotees for Larai Devi Jatra, which was a procession of the Devi Lerai and her brothers -in -law to be held annually during April or May. It is believed that Lery, which is considered an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, is one of the seven sisters in the Goan folklore. This festival attracts a large number of devotees from all over Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka.
A detailed security arrangements were made for the grand program last night in coordination with the temple committee.
More than one thousand police personnel were deployed in the temple, which included Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) -Level officers. Dozens of other senior officials and hundreds of constables and women were part of the police security structure. Many officers were in civil clothing to prevent pickpocking.
The Goa Reserve Police Force was also on the ground. To ensure smooth traffic, more than 300 traffic police personnel were deployed. Police used drone monitoring to monitor the crowd. A thunderbolt van, or riot control vehicle, was also on the standby.
What happened due to stampede
The midnight scenes showed that a crowd of devotees gathered around a huge fire in the temple, including sitting around the fire and making desires for a custom. Devotees believe that if they participate in this ritual, then their wishes come true. Anything goes on the embers for a ritual ‘FieryBut it is not known that people were participating in custom during the stampede.
Around 4-4: 30 pm, a sudden crowd was seen among the crowd. Devotees as nervous spreading and chaotic scenes began josting to escape, as described by eyewitnesses. Initial reports reveal the lack of congestion and crowd control measures, which also leads to crowds.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that suddenly there has been a nervousness in the crowd in the electric shock. But the exact reason is not yet known.
Emergency services were placed on alert. The police reached the stampede site and started rescue operations. At least six people, including a 17 -year -old boy, lost their lives in a stampede, while 50 others suffered serious injuries. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals.
Officers’ response
Mr. Sawant said that the injured are being treated at Goa Medical College and North Goa District Hospital. Additional teams of doctors were deployed in both these hospitals. The Chief Minister met the injured in the hospital and is monitoring the situation.
Every necessary measures are being taken, he assured that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken a detailed stock of the situation.
PM Modi also offered condolences and wished for quick recovery to the injured.
The Prime Minister said, “Shiragao, Goa is saddened by the loss of life due to stampede in Goa, there is condolences to those who lost their loved ones. The injured may soon recover. The local administration is helping the affected people,” the Prime Minister said.
A 24/7 helpline has been introduced; For medical emergency conditions, one can dial 104, informing Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane. He said that Goa Medical College and other district hospitals are fully equipped, and 10 advanced ambulances have been deployed.
