Haridwar Stampede: Mansa Devi Temple Stampede Kills Seven, Authorities Investigate Crowd Control Failures

A tragic stampede occurred at the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar, resulting in the deaths of seven devotees and injuring around 25 to 30 others. The incident happened during the Sawan month, a peak time when thousands of pilgrims visit the temple, especially on weekends like Sunday. The narrow lanes leading to the temple became overcrowded, leading to panic and chaos as people rushed to enter and exit the shrine. Local police and administration teams responded promptly after receiving information about the stampede. The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment, while authorities are still managing the crowd at the temple, urging devotees to maintain calm and patience. The Haridwar Senior Superintendent of Police confirmed the death toll and said investigations are underway to identify where lapses occurred in crowd management. The region’s commissioner has also been dispatched to oversee rescue operations and improve safety protocols. Heavy rain and the steep, narrow pathways leading to the temple complicated the situation further. Officials have appealed to pilgrims to plan their visits carefully and exercise caution to avoid such tragedies in the future.