Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 05:18am on 03 May 2025,Saturday India
A tragic stampede at Goa's Lairai Temple during the annual Lairai Jatra festival resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. The incident occurred when a sudden electric shock from a malfunctioning wire led to panic among the large crowd of devotees, causing a deadly rush. Eyewitnesses reported that the electric shock caused immediate chaos, leading to people being trampled. Emergency services responded promptly, but the dense crowd hindered rescue operations. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the cause of the electric malfunction and are reviewing safety protocols to prevent such incidents in the future. The state government has announced compensation for the victims' families and assured strict action against those found negligent.
