{"id":50496,"date":"2026-08-17T11:57:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T06:57:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=50496"},"modified":"2026-08-17T11:57:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T06:57:50","slug":"at-least-7-hindu-devotees-killed-in-indian-temple-stampede","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=50496","title":{"rendered":"At least 7 Hindu devotees killed in Indian temple stampede"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnph.upi.com\/ph\/st\/th\/3831786945704\/2026\/i\/17869489925184\/v1.5\/At-least-7-Hindu-devotees-killed-in-Indian-temple-stampede.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p><span class=\"story_dl\">Aug. 17 (UPI) &#8212;<\/span> At least seven Hindu devotees were killed Monday morning in a crowd crush at a Shiva temple in eastern India, where tens of thousands had gathered to take part in a religious observance, according to reports.<\/p>\n<p>The incident occurred near Ashok Dham, a famous temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Lakhisarai during<a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/bulletins-detail\/aaj-savere-469\/\" target=\"_blank\"> the holy month<\/a> of Shravan, when Mondays are considered particularly auspicious for worship.\n<\/p>\n<p>Preliminary information indicates that reports that a live wire from a fallen electricity pole electrocuted people queuing for Ashok Dham prompted people to panic and run for safety, causing a barricade to collapse and people to pile on top of one another, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/amp\/story\/states\/bihar\/2026\/Aug\/17\/at-least-six-killed-several-injured-in-stampede-at-ashok-dham-temple-in-bihar\" target=\"_blank\">The New Indian Express<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n<p>Though at least seven had died, more than 10 people were seriously injured, <a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/seven-women-devotees-killed-in-stampede-at-ashok-dham-temple-in-bihar\/\" target=\"_blank\">All India Radio<\/a> reported, and officials said the death toll is expected to rise.<\/p>\n<p>The Lakhisarai District Magistrate said the crowd crush occurred at around 6:30 a.m. local time.<\/p>\n<p><emb><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bihar Temple Stampede: 50,000 Devotees Flock Ashok Dham, 7 Killed After Chaos In Lakhisarai\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MpZwSeMSFB4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/emb><\/p>\n<p>Samrat Choudhary, chief minister of Bihar, the state where Lakhisarai is located, described the incident at the temple as &#8220;extremely tragic and heart-wrenching.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The news of the deaths of devotees in the accident has left my heart deeply distressed,&#8221; he said in <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/samrat4bjp\/status\/2089188491104272508?s=20\" target=\"_blank\">a social media statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;My deepest condolences go out to the bereaved families.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A grant of about $4,184 is to be given to the immediate dependents of the dead, he said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In this hour of grief, the state government stands in complete solidarity and commitment with the bereaved families,&#8221; he <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/samrat4bjp\/status\/2089209888010649689?s=20\" target=\"_blank\">added<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Defense Minister Rajnath Singh similarly said he was &#8220;deeply saddened&#8221; by the deaths.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of all those who lost their lives in this heart-wrenching incident,&#8221; he <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/rajnathsingh\/status\/2089208549524320375?s=20\" target=\"_blank\">said online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I pray for the swift recovery of the injured. 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