Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Temple Stampede in Uttar Pradesh Kills Two, Injures Dozens
At a temple in India, a stampede caused by an electric shock resulted in two deaths and many injuries.
People were running after someone got shocked by an iron pole.
Officials think the electrical wire might have fallen due to monkeys.
Another person said that wires used for welding might have caused the shock.
The temple was busy due to a religious offering.
Sadly, many people were hurt and taken to the hospital.
Two devotees died and at least 38 were injured in a stampede at a temple in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh.
The stampede occurred at the Awasaneshwar Mahadev Mandir.
Police reported the stampede began after a devotee received an electric shock from an iron pole.
District officials attribute the incident to a fallen electrical wire, potentially due to monkeys.
A witness suggested exposed welding wires as another possible cause of the electric shock.
- Who
- Devotees at the temple.
- What
- A stampede at the Awasaneshwar Mahadev Mandir.
- When
- Monday, during a pre-dawn religious offering.
- Where
- Awasaneshwar Mahadev Mandir, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- A devotee received an electric shock, potentially from a fallen wire or exposed welding wire, causing panic and a stampede.
Authorities' Explanation
Witness Account
Cause of Electrical Shock
Authorities' Explanation
Authorities blame electrical wire damage, potentially due to monkeys.
Witness Account
Witnesses suggest other causes like exposed welding wires
- Location
- Awasaneshwar Mahadev Mandir, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh
- Deaths
- 2
- Injured
- 38+
- Cause
- Electric shock leading to stampede
Sources
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