Bihar Temple Stampede: 6 Devotees Killed, Several Injured At Ashok Dham As Massive Shravan Rush Sparks Chaos | Video
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Lakhisarai: At least six people were killed and several others were injured in a stampede at the Ashok Dham temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai district on Monday, officials said.
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#BREAKING: At least 7 devotees killed in stampede at Ashok Dham temple in #Lakhisarai; several injured
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The incident occurred due to a heavy rush of devotees at the temple to offer water to lord Shiva in the holy month of Shravan.
A #stampede broke out today at the Ashok Dham Temple in #Lakhisarai, #Bihar, on the occasion of Sawan Monday. So far, around 6–7 female devotees have died in the incident, and several others are injured. Reports indicate that an electricity pole fell, leading to rumors of an… pic.twitter.com/RY38bd4CQh
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Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Shivam Kumar said, "At least six devotees died in the stampede at Ashok Dham Temple in Lakhisarai on Monday morning. Police personnel and officials of the district administration have reached the spot, and the rescue work is on."
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