Three Dead, 50 Injured in Jagannath Rath Yatra Stampede

Three people, including two women, died and 50 others were injured in a stampede during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha.

Jagannath Rath Yatra Stampede: A tragic incident occurred during the Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha. A stampede resulted in the death of three people, including two women, and injured 50 others. This incident happened near the Gundicha Temple as the three chariots carrying the deities of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra were passing by.

Large Crowd Gathered for Darshan

Around 4:30 am on Sunday, the sacred chariots were near the Gundicha Temple. A large crowd had gathered for darshan (viewing of the deities). As the chariots approached, the crowd surged, causing several people to fall and triggering a stampede. This stampede tragically claimed three lives.

Three Dead, Including Two Women

According to the police, the deceased have been identified as Prabhati Das, Basanti Sahu, and 70-year-old Premkant Mohanty. All three were reportedly residents of Khurda district, Odisha, and had come to Puri for the Rath Yatra.

Locals Claim Police Failed to Control the Crowd

Locals have accused the administration and police of inadequate crowd control measures. Some of the injured are reportedly in serious condition.