Stampede at Nalanda's Sheetla Mata temple kills 9, injures several
A stampede at Nalanda's Sheetla Mata temple in Bihar on Tuesday killed nine people and injured several more.
The tragedy happened when over 10,000 devotees, far above the usual crowd, showed up for special prayers, overwhelming the temple's capacity.
Bihar announces 6L compensation, officers suspended
Chaos broke out as people rushed to enter, with some reportedly falling and getting trampled.
Families have alleged that priests made things worse by letting people in through exit gates for money.
Emergency help was delayed due to narrow lanes, and now several police officers are suspended while four priests face charges.
The Bihar government has announced ₹6 lakh compensation for each victim's family, with a security-audit recommendation by the state DGP and Bihar State Religious Trusts Board chairperson's plan to bring the temple under the Religious Trusts Board.