24 killed, 60 others injured in stampede during religious ceremony in Varanasi

Mangalore Today News Network

UP, Oct 15, 2016: At least 24 people were killed in a stampede at Rajghat bridge between Varanasi and Chandauli on Saturday afternoon, according to news agency ANI. The incident took place when thousands of followers of religious leader Jai Gurudev were on their way to Domri village on the banks of Ganga to take part in the two-day camp, police said.

varanasi_stamp... Senior officials of police and administration have rushed to the spot to carry out relief and rescue measures. Meanwhile, a government spokesman in Lucknow said that the situation in Chandauli is being monitored and all necessary measures were being taken. An inquiry will be instituted to find out the cause of the stampede, he said

In the meantime, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has announced Rs 2 lakhs each for kin of those killed and Rs 50,000 each for the critically injured.

This is a developing story. Further details are awaited.

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