India • Jun 29, 2025

Odisha Governor mourns Puri stampede tragedy

Three people lost their lives and around 50 were injured in a stampede near Lord Jagannath's chariots during the crowded Rath Yatra celebrations in Puri early Sunday morning.
Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati shared his condolences online, reaching out to the families affected by the tragedy.

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Incident highlights challenges of crowd management

The incident took place near Shree Gundicha Temple as hundreds gathered for the festival, highlighting just how tough crowd management can be at big religious events.
The Governor said he's praying for strength for those who lost loved ones and a quick recovery for the injured.