Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Puri Stampede Probe Report Submitted to Odisha's CM
During the Rath Yatra in Puri, a stampede near a temple resulted in injuries and the tragic loss of three lives.
The government launched an investigation to understand the incident and how to prevent it from happening again.
An official reviewed videos, gathered input from the public, and created a report with recommendations.
This report was given to the Chief Minister, who will use it to improve safety measures for future events.
Anu Garg submitted the report on the Puri stampede to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
The stampede occurred near Sri Gundicha Temple during the Rath Yatra festivities.
Three people died and over 50 others were injured in the incident.
Garg examined crowd management and emergency response measures as part of the probe.
The report was submitted within a 30-day deadline after the event.
- Who
- Odisha Development Commissioner Anu Garg submitted the report to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
- What
- An inquiry report on the Puri stampede during the Rath Yatra was submitted.
- When
- The report was submitted within the 30-day deadline after the June 29th stampede.
- Where
- The stampede occurred near Sri Gundicha Temple in Puri.
- Why
- To examine crowd management protocols and emergency response measures and recommend improvements.
Victim Families
Government
Accountability
Victim Families
Families likely seek justice and accountability for the incident.
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- Incident Date
- June 29
- Location
- Sri Gundicha Temple, Puri
- Deaths
- 3
- Injured
- Over 50
- Report Submitter
- Anu Garg
- Submitted To
- Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi
- Probe Focus
- Crowd Management, Emergency Response