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:

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