Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 03:16am on 03 May 2025,Saturday India
A tragic stampede occurred during the Shree Devi Lairai Jatra at the Lairai Devi temple in Shirgao, Goa, resulting in at least six fatalities and over 60 injuries. The incident unfolded amid a large gathering of devotees. Emergency services promptly responded, deploying ambulances and transferring the injured to nearby hospitals. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Health Minister Vishwajit Rane are overseeing the situation. Despite the deployment of approximately 1,000 police personnel and drone surveillance for crowd management, the cause of the stampede remains under investigation. The annual jatra, known for its fire-walking ritual, had attracted thousands of participants. Authorities continue to assess the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. (PC: Times Content & It’s Goa)
