Hathras Stampede: A Look At 7 Deadliest Stampedes In India
By Jasreet Kaur03, Jul 2024 11:16 AMjagranjosh.com
Deadliest Stampedes
Stampedes have taken many lives in the past. At the Hathras stampede, overcrowding led to multiple deaths. Tap to take a look at some of the deadliest stampedes in India.
What is A Stampede?
A stampede is a deadly and dangerous situation where people collide and pile up against one another crushing and walking over each other.
Nashik Kumbh Mela, 2003
39 people died and more than 100 were injured in a stampede during a holy dip in Godavari River as per Reuters.
Mandher Devi Temple, 2005
Fire and explosions led to panic that resulted into a stampede killing 257 people.
Naina Devi Temple, 2008
145 pilgrims were killed in Himachal Pradesh by a stampede due to rumors of landslide.
Chamunda Devi Temple, 2008
Killing 224 and injuring 425, overcrowding coupled with bomb rumors lead to a stampede.
Uttar Pradesh Temple, 2010
Rush for free food and clothes at a temple led to a stampede, killing 63.
Sabarimala, 2011
An SUV toppled over, triggering a stampede that killed 106 and injured about 100.