Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Devotee Dies During Puri Bahuda Yatra
During the Bahuda Yatra in Puri, a 57-year-old man named Abhiram Das died while pulling the chariot of Goddess Subhadra.
Some people say it was because of a stampede, but the local government says he just got sick.
Six other people got hurt.
The opposition party wants a big investigation to find out what happened.
The government hasn't said much about it yet.
The government has promised money to the families of those who died.
A 57-year-old devotee, Abhiram Das, died while pulling the chariot of Goddess Subhadra during the Bahuda Yatra in Puri.
Six others were injured, with 24 admitted to trauma care units.
The Puri district administration denied a stampede, stating Das fell ill.
Opposition BJD demands a judicial probe into the incident and previous deaths during the Rath Yatra.
Elaborate security arrangements were made to prevent mishaps after previous deaths during the Rath Yatra.
- Who
- Abhiram Das, a 57-year-old devotee
- What
- Death during the Bahuda Yatra procession
- When
- Friday, July 16
- Where
- Puri, Odisha
- Why
- Fell ill while pulling the chariot of Goddess Subhadra
Opposition BJD
Puri District Administration
Incident Classification
Opposition BJD
Claims a stampede-like situation occurred during the Bahuda Yatra, leading to the death of a devotee and injuries to others.
Puri District Administration
Maintains that no stampede-like situation occurred, stating the devotee fell ill while pulling the chariot.
Administrative Responsibility
Opposition BJD
Accuses the administration of complete failure in organizing the Rath Yatra and demands a judicial probe into the deaths and injuries.
Puri District Administration
Has not directly addressed the administrative failures but provided a statement on the incident.
- Date
- Friday, July 16
- Location
- Puri, Odisha
- Deceased
- Abhiram Das, 57
- Injured
- Six injured, 24 admitted to trauma care units
- Event
- Bahuda Yatra of Lord Jagannath and his siblings
- Demand
- Judicial probe demanded by Opposition BJD
- Compensation
- Rs 10 lakh each for the next of kin of the deceased
