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At least seven people died and nine others got injured in a stampede at Baba Siddhanath Temple in Makhdumpur, Jehanabad district, in the early hours of Monday. Confirming the incident, Jehanabad DM Alankrita Pandey said: “At least seven people died and nine were injured in a stampede at Baba Siddhanath Temple in Makhdumpur, Jehanabad district. We are monitoring everything and now the situation is under control.”
He said the temple premises is located at very narrow place and due to stampede crowd became out of control.
In view of Monday of holy month of Sawan large number of devotees had gathered to perform Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva at the temple situated on famous Vanavar hills in Makhdumpur. Mr. Singh said injured have been admitted to Jehanabad Sadar Hospital. Police is investigating the incident and stern action will be taken against responsible people. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed grief over the loss of lives. The Chief Minister has ordered to provide an ex gratia of four lakh rupees to family members of deceased and help of 50 thousand to the injured.
Meanwhile, Vikas Kumar, SDO Jehanabad, expressed his grief over the incident, saying “It is a sad incident…All the arrangements were tight, we are taking stock of the situation and then will further inform you about this….” More details awaited