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Seven Dead, 16 Injured in Bihar's Baba Siddheshwar Nath Temple Stampede

Aug 12, 2024, 02:47 AM

At least seven people have died and 16 others were injured in a stampede at the Baba Siddhnath Temple, also known as Baba Siddheshwar Nath Temple, in Makhdumpur, Jehanabad district, Bihar. The incident occurred during the early hours of Monday morning, coinciding with the Sawan festivities. Local authorities, including Jehanabad District Magistrate Alankrita Pandey and Station House Officer Divakar Kumar Vishwakarma, have stated that the situation is now under control. The stampede reportedly began following a dispute between a flower seller and temple attendees. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the stampede, with officials meeting the families of the victims. Eyewitnesses have criticized the administration, citing a lack of police presence at the site.