Haridwar stampede kills 6 at Mansa Devi temple
A tragic stampede at Haridwar's Mansa Devi temple on Sunday morning left six people dead and over 30 injured.
The chaos broke out around 9am after a false rumor about a snapped electric wire caused panic in the crowd.
People rushed to escape after hearing the rumor
People rushed to escape after hearing the rumor.
Videos showed women and kids caught in the crush as rescue teams moved in quickly to help.
Magisterial probe underway
Authorities have launched a magisterial probe to find out who spread the false alarm.
Uttarakhand's Chief Minister is monitoring relief efforts and has promised strict action against those responsible for spreading misinformation.
Modi shares condolences
Prime Minister Modi shared his condolences and wished those injured a quick recovery.
Helpline numbers are now available for families looking for information about loved ones affected by this heartbreaking incident at the temple.