Puri Rath Yatra: One killed, over 100 devotees faint amid stampede-like situation
A stampede-like situation during the Puri Rath Yatra in Odisha resulted in one death and over 100 people fainting. The incident occurred as massive crowds gathered for the traditional chariot procession.
Why it matters
It highlights ongoing safety and crowd management challenges during large-scale religious festivals in India.
NEW DELHI: One devotee died and more than 100 others fainted on Thursday after stampede-like rush during the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri, officials said.According to initial reports, the devotee collapsed after feeling suffocated in the crowd and was taken to the Puri District Headquarters Hospital, where he was declared dead. Emergency rescue teams and security personnel rushed to the spot, evacuating several people on stretchers and providing immediate medical assistance as the crowd swelled near the Singhadwara of the Jagannath Temple.The incident occurred as the world-famous Rath Yatra began with lakhs of devotees lining the Grand Road (Badadanda) to witness the deities being taken out in the traditional Pahandi procession.Following centuries-old rituals, Lord Sudarshan was…
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