Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Barabanki Temple Stampede: SDM Removed, New Official Takes Charge
There was a stampede at a temple in Barabanki, India, where two people sadly died, and many others got hurt.
Because of what happened, the local official in charge (SDM) was moved to a new job.
A new official, Rajesh Vishwakarma, is now in charge of the temple.
He has checked the temple to make it safer for visitors and ordered extra police and ambulances there.
The stampede started when a live wire fell on a metal roof, causing people to panic and get hurt.
The new official is now ensuring the safety of the area for the devotees.
SDM Shams Tabrez Khan was removed from his post following the stampede at Avsaneshwar Temple.
Rajesh Vishwakarma has been appointed as the new SDM of Haidergarh and took charge on Thursday.
The stampede resulted in the deaths of two people and injuries to 32 others.
Vishwakarma inspected the temple premises and ordered safety improvements.
New SDM instructed to deploy police force and mandatory ambulance presence.
- Who
- SDM Shams Tabrez Khan was removed; Rajesh Vishwakarma appointed as the new SDM.
- What
- The removal of SDM Tabrez Khan and appointment of Rajesh Vishwakarma following a temple stampede.
- When
- The stampede occurred recently, and the administrative changes took place on Thursday.
- Where
- Avsaneshwar Temple in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- Due to public dissatisfaction and alleged lapses in arrangements leading to a stampede.
DGP's Statement
Official Reports
Cause of Deaths
DGP's Statement
DGP maintained that the deaths were caused by electrocution, not the stampede
Official Reports
The article states that the stampede caused injuries and deaths.
- Incident
- Temple Stampede
- Location
- Avsaneshwar Temple, Barabanki, UP
- Deaths
- 2
- Injured
- 32
- Replaced SDM
- Shams Tabrez Khan
- New SDM
- Rajesh Vishwakarma