BREAKING: Stampede at Maa Sheetla Temple in Bihar Leaves 8 Devotees Dead, Several Injured
A tragic incident has been reported from Maghra village in Nalanda district, Bihar, where a stampede at the Maa Sheetla Temple has resulted in multiple casualties.
According to initial reports, at least eight devotees, most of them women, lost their lives in the incident, while more than a dozen others were injured. The tragedy occurred during a period of heavy crowding as large numbers of devotees had gathered for prayers.
Witnesses reported chaos and panic as the crowd surged, leading to the stampede. Emergency services rushed to the scene, and the injured were quickly transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Local authorities have begun an investigation to determine the exact cause of the incident and to assess crowd management arrangements at the temple
Officials are expected to release further details as rescue and relief efforts continue.
Incident: Stampede at Maa Sheetla Temple
Location: Maghra village, Nalanda, Bihar
8 devotees reported dead
Over a dozen injured
Heavy crowding during prayers
Officials are focusing on providing medical assistance to the injured and managing the situation at the site.
