12 Dead in Stampede at Vaishno Devi, Several Injured
At least 12 people have been confirmed dead, and 13 others injured in a stampede at the famous Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Katra district triggered by a heavy rush of devotees, officials said on Saturday.
J&K DGP Dilbagh Singh said,”The incident occurred around 2:45 am, and as per initial reports, an argument broke out which resulted in people pushing each other, followed by stampede.”
PM Modi expressed his griefs:
Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to a stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. Spoke to JK LG Shri @manojsinha_ Ji, Ministers Shri @DrJitendraSingh Ji, @nityanandraibjp Ji and took stock of the situation.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 1, 2022
An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives due to the stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 1, 2022
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