The Nalanda stampede resulted in the tragic loss of seven lives, leaving one person severely injured during prayers at Mata Sheetla Temple. Temple priest Guttu Singhwah described the chaotic scene, attributing the stampede to overcrowding that led to a drop in some individuals’ blood pressure, causing panic and injuries. Despite efforts to assist and calm the situation, the delay in ambulance arrival raised questions about the emergency response.
Families of the victims shared their harrowing experiences, with one member recounting the rush to the temple upon hearing of the stampede, only to find their loved ones injured. The incident, which occurred during prayers at Maa Sheetla, claimed the lives of seven individuals, prompting emotional responses from grieving family members. Prompt response from police and residents led to relief and rescue efforts at the temple grounds.
Authorities and rescue teams swiftly arrived at the scene to provide medical aid to the injured and transport them to the nearest hospital for treatment. Police presence was heightened as investigations into the cause of the stampede commenced, aiming to determine the circumstances that led to the tragic event. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary expressed condolences for the lives lost and pledged support to those affected by the incident.
