Monday, August 11, 2008
Probe ordered into Naina Devi temple stampede
Authorities ordered an investigation on August 4 into possible organizational lapses that led to a stampede outside the mountain top Naina Devi temple in Himachal Pradesh, killing at least 145 pilgrims.
Rumors of a landslide triggered a stampede on Aug. 3 by pilgrims who ran down a narrow mountain trail from the temple in Bilaspur district, only to meet thousands of people walking up.
Most were trampled while dozens fell to their deaths after railings broke on the steep mountain side. More than 100 people were injured.
Officials said the number of pilgrims had risen sharply on the weekend at the temple, overwhelming security staff.
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Rumors of a landslide triggered a stampede on Aug. 3 by pilgrims who ran down a narrow mountain trail from the temple in Bilaspur district, only to meet thousands of people walking up.
Most were trampled while dozens fell to their deaths after railings broke on the steep mountain side. More than 100 people were injured.
Officials said the number of pilgrims had risen sharply on the weekend at the temple, overwhelming security staff.
To read the full article, click here..
To read the ePaper, visit: http://www.newsindia-times.com
Labels: Bilaspur district, deaths, Himachal Pradesh, injured, landslide, lapses, Naina Devi temple, pilgrims, Rumors
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