Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 08:33am on 03 May 2025,Saturday India
During the annual Lairai Zatra festival at the Sree Lairai Devi temple in Shirgao, Goa, a sudden stampede killed six devotees and injured over 60 others. The incident occurred in the early hours as thousands gathered for traditional rituals involving fire-walking. Eight critically injured victims were rushed to Goa Medical College. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant ordered an immediate investigation and visited the injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow and assured central assistance. In mourning, Goa canceled all state-sponsored events for three days. Authorities are reviewing crowd management protocols for future festivals. (PC: The Indian Express)
