Breaking: Stampede at Barabanki Temple Kills 2, Panic After Electric Wire Falls Due to Monkey

A tragic stampede occurred at the Avsaneswar Mahadev Temple in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, during the third Monday of the holy Sawan month. The incident claimed the lives of two devotees and left 29 others injured. According to officials, the chaos began when a monkey jumped onto an electric pole, causing a live wire to snap and fall. The sudden spark triggered rumors of an electric current spreading through the area, leading to panic and a stampede.Thousands had gathered early in the morning for darshan. As fear spread, devotees started running in different directions. Although police teams reached the spot quickly and attempted to control the situation and pull people out from the crowd, the stampede had already caused casualties.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed grief over the incident and directed officials to accelerate relief operations and ensure proper treatment for the injured.In another related incident, a near-stampede situation occurred at Gola Gokarnnath Temple in Lakhimpur Kheri late Sunday night due to an overwhelming crowd of Kanwar pilgrims. However, police responded swiftly and prevented a major mishap.These incidents highlight the urgent need for better crowd control and safety measures at religious sites during peak pilgrimage periods.