vaishno devi: Jammu: 12 dead in stampede at Vaishno Devi; rescue operations under way | Jammu News
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The deceased include devotees from Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and 1 from J&K.
The stampede occurred outside the sanctum sanctorum of the shrine atop Trikuta hills. The shrine at Katra, about 45km from Jammu, is open for devotees round the clock.
As per J&K police chief Dilbagh Singh, the stampede broke following an argument among the devotees.
“12 dead, 13 injured in the stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan in Katra. The incident occurred around 2.45am, and as per initial reports, an argument broke out which resulted in people pushing each other, followed by stampede,” said J&K DGP Dilbagh Singh
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Senior officials and shrine board representatives are on the spot.
Officials said six persons were found dead and the bodies sent to hospital for identification and other legal formalities.
At least 26 other persons were admitted to hospitals, including Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, and the condition of many of the injured was stated to be “serious”.
PM Modi condoles deaths in stampede
Prime Minister Narendra expressed grief over loss of lives in the tragic incident at the Vaishno Devi shrine on the first day of the year 2022.
Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to a stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan. Condolences to the bereaved… https://t.co/5rPEMorwTX
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1641000909000
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for kin of the deceased devotees.
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 t… https://t.co/xUPMV7legF
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) 1641001339000
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi also condoled the deaths of prayed for fast recovery of those injured in the incident.
माता वैष्णोदेवी मंदिर में हुई भगदड़ की दुर्घटना दुखद है।मृतकों के परिवारजनों को मेरी शोक संवेदनाएँ। घायलों के जल्द… https://t.co/7CQ5eOGjcu
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) 1641001744000
Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha announced a financial support of Rs 10 lakh each to the kin to those killed in the stampede.
Ex-gratia of Rs.10 lakh each would be given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives due to stampede and Rs… https://t.co/xGCobMjRYJ
— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) 1641002342000
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