Haridwar stampede kills 6 at Mansa Devi temple

India Jul 27, 2025

A tragic stampede at Haridwar's Mansa Devi temple on Sunday morning left six people dead and several others hurt.
The chaos broke out after rumors of an electric current where the stairs to the temple begin sparked panic in a packed crowd of devotees.

Victims from UP; need for better crowd management highlighted

The victims have been identified as residents from different parts of Uttar Pradesh.
Uttarakhand's Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has called for a magisterial probe, while UP CM Yogi Adityanath offered condolences and prayers for the families.
About 35 people were hospitalized after the incident, putting a spotlight on the urgent need for better crowd management at popular pilgrimage spots.