Stampede at Haridwar's Mansa Devi temple, 6 dead, several others injured

Atleasst six people died and several others were injured after a stampede broke out at Haridwar's Mansa Devi temple on Sunday morning.

Rumour of an electric current where the stairs to the temple begin sent the devotees into a panic, leading to the stampede, Haridwar Senior Superintendent of Police Pramendra Singh Dobal told.

About 35 people were rushed to hospital and six of them died, he said.

The incident took place around 9.30 am.

Videos from the hospital showed worried family members gathering outside waiting for news.

The State Disaster Response Force and the fire brigade are at the spot. A rescue and relief operation has been launched, and the injured are being taken to hospitals.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday said he was saddened by the stampede at the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar and asserted that the situation was being monitored.

Several people were feared dead and injured in the incident at the famed temple on Sunday morning.

"Very sad news has been received about a stampede on the way to Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar. SDRF, local police and other rescue teams have reached the spot and are engaged in relief and rescue operations," Dhami said in a post on Facebook.

"I am constantly in touch with the local administration in this regard and the situation is being constantly monitored. I pray to Mata Rani for the safety of all the devotees," he added.

PM Narendra Modi offered his condolences for the deaths in the stampede and prayed for the quick recovery of the injured.

Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to a stampede on the route to Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. The local administration is assisting those affected: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 27, 2025

PTI