Archive · 27 May 2025
Officials Get Extension in Shirgao Jatra Stampede Case
A tragic stampede happened at the Shirgao Jatra festival, resulting in several deaths and injuries.
The government is investigating who was responsible.
Officials were issued notices but got more time to answer them.
The government's report blamed several groups, including the temple committee and local authorities.
Because of this, some officials were moved to new jobs.
To prevent future incidents, the government plans to make the roads wider and set different times for people to participate in the festival.
Officials involved in the Shirgao Jatra stampede have been granted an extension to respond to show-cause notices.
The stampede resulted in six fatalities and 74 injuries.
The government's fact-finding committee held the temple committee, district administration, police, and others responsible.
Transferred officials included the North Goa Collector, SP, and DySP.
The government plans to improve safety measures, including road widening, for future events.
- Who
- Officials involved in the Shirgao Jatra stampede, including district magistrate and police, the government, and the temple committee.
- What
- Show-cause notices were issued following the stampede, and officials were given an extension to respond. The government will implement improved safety measures.
- When
- The stampede occurred early on Saturday morning, with the show-cause notices issued on May 13, and the extension was later granted.
- Where
- Shirgao, Goa
- Why
- To determine responsibility for the stampede and implement safety measures.
State Administration
Temple Committee
Arrangements
State Administration
The state administration did not make adequate arrangements for the jatra.
Temple Committee
The state administration was responsible for event arrangements
- Fatalities
- Six
- Injured
- 74
- Departments Involved
- Bicholim, Mopa police stations, and Shirgao panchayat
- Jatra Start Date
- May 3
- Show-cause Notices Issued
- May 13
- Temple Committee
- Shree Devi Lairai Devasthan