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At least 12 devotes were killed and 14 Injured In Stampede At Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu Kashmir. The stampede happened when a huge crowd of devotees, who had come to pay their obeisance to mark the beginning of the New Year, assembled at the Vaishno Devi Bhawan, the officials said.
The stampede was triggered by a “minor altercation among some young boys” amid a massive rush of devotees on New Year, officials said today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “personally monitoring and keeping track of the tragic situation,” a minister in his office said.
Mukesh Singh, the Additional Director General of Police or ADGP, confirmed that 12 pilgrims have died and at least 14 are injured in the stampede. “All the injured have been taken to a hospital,” he added.
The incident occurred outside the sanctum sanctorum of the shrine on Trikuta hills.
J&K DGP Dilbag Singh said that the incident occurred around 2:45 am. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said that the injured have been admitted to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Hospital for treatment.
President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu have expressed sadness over the tragic incident at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan. In a tweet today, Mr. Kovind said, it is distressing to know that an unfortunate stampede claimed lives of devotees at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhavan. He paid his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. He wished for the speedy recovery of injured.
In a tweet Mr. Naidu said, he is saddened by the tragic accident at Mata Vaishno Devi Temple. He paid his heartfelt condolences to the devotees who lost their lives in the unfortunate incident. He said, the local administration is providing relief assistance to the affected people.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed sadness over the loss of lives due to a stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan. Mr. Modi has paid condolences to the bereaved families and wished for the recovery of the injured.
Prime Minister has spoken to Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha, Union Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh and Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai and took stock of the situation.
An ex-gratia of two lakh rupees each from Prime Minister National Relief Fund would be given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives due to the stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan. The injured would be given 50 thousand rupees.
Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed grief over the death of people due to a stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Temple. In a tweet, Mr. Shah said, his heart is deeply pained by the tragic accident at Mata Vaishno Devi Temple.
Mr. Shah has spoken to the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha. He said, the administration is working continuously to provide treatment to the injured. He expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the accident.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has expressed sadness over the tragic incident at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan. In a tweet today, Mr. Singh said, the tragedy due to a stampede at Mata Vaishno Bhawan is heart-wrenching.
Expressing anguish over the loss of lives due to stampede, Mr. Singh paid condolences to the bereaved families. He prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur has expressed grief over the loss of lives at Vaishno Devi Bhawan. In a tweet, Mr Thakur said, rescue efforts are underway. He expressed his condolences to the affected families on this tragic incident and prayed for all those who are injured for a speedy recovery.
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has issued Helpline numbers. These are:
01991-234804
01991-234053
Other Helpline numbers are:
PCR Katra 01991232010/ 9419145182
PCR Reasi 0199145076/ 9622856295
DC Office Reasi Control room
01991245763/ 9419839557