Two devotees were killed and several others were injured in a stampede at a Shiva temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday when devotees were offering water to Lord Shiva in the auspicious month of Sawan.
An electric shock at the temple premises led to panic among devotees and resulting in a stampede.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of and has expressed condolences to the bereaved families. The Chief Minister directed the officers to immediately reach the spot and expedite the relief work. The Chief Minister gave instructions for the proper treatment of the injured, the CMO said.
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