Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 02:39am on 04 May 2025,Sunday India
A tragic stampede occurred at the Sree Lairai Devi temple in Shirgao, Goa, during the annual Lairai Devi Jatra festival on Saturday, leaving six people dead and around 50 injured. The incident happened in the early morning hours as tens of thousands of devotees gathered for the event, which includes the traditional fire-walking ritual known as 'Agnidivya'. The stampede was triggered when people standing on a slope lost balance and fell, leading to panic and chaos. Emergency services responded swiftly, and the injured were rushed to hospitals. Prime Minister Modi and CM Sawant expressed condolences, and an inquiry is underway. (PC: The Hindu)
