Key Takeaways
- A stampede occurred at the Sree Devi Lairai temple in Goa’s Shirgaon during the annual Lairai Devi jatra, resulting in the deaths of at least six people.
- More than 60 people were injured in the stampede, which occurred due to panic spreading during a large religious gathering.
- The injured were taken to a local hospital for treatment, and further details about the incident are awaited.
Goa: At least six people were killed and more than 60 injured in a stampede during the annual Lairai Devi jatra (procession) at a temple in Goa’s Shirgaon early Saturday.
According to available details, the incident took place at the Sree Devi Lairai temple when panic spread during the large religious gathering of fire walking, causing a sudden rush among thousands of devotees.
Witnesses said there was chaotic scene as people struggled to escape the dense crowd.
The injured were admitted in local hospital.
Further details are awaited.
