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		<title>PANIC AT PILGRIMAGE: Stampede at Haridwar’s Mansa Devi Temple Kills 6, Probe Ordered</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Haridwar, July 27 – In a horrifying turn of events, six devotees were killed and over 30 injured in a stampede at the revered Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar on Sunday morning. The tragedy struck around 9 a.m., as thousands thronged the hilltop shrine during the holy month of Sawan, turning faith into chaos in [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-start="157" data-end="487">Haridwar, July 27 – In a horrifying turn of events, <strong data-start="209" data-end="257">six devotees were killed and over 30 injured</strong> in a stampede at the revered <strong data-start="287" data-end="308">Mansa Devi temple</strong> in Haridwar on Sunday morning. The tragedy struck around 9 a.m., as thousands thronged the hilltop shrine during the holy month of <strong data-start="440" data-end="449">Sawan</strong>, turning faith into chaos in seconds.</p>
<p data-start="489" data-end="762">The <strong data-start="493" data-end="513">narrow staircase</strong>, which leads pilgrims up more than 500 feet to the Shivalik shrine, became a death trap after <strong data-start="608" data-end="638">panic spread like wildfire</strong>. According to officials, the <strong data-start="668" data-end="724">rumour of an electric current leak near the stairway</strong> caused sudden terror among the crowd.</p>
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<p data-start="766" data-end="888">“The moment someone shouted about current, people began pushing and running. It was unstoppable,” said a local eyewitness.</p>
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<p data-start="890" data-end="1164"><strong data-start="890" data-end="947">Senior Superintendent of Police Pramendra Singh Dobal</strong> confirmed the casualties and said at least <strong data-start="991" data-end="1031">35 devotees were rushed to hospitals</strong>, with <strong data-start="1038" data-end="1059">six declared dead</strong>. Some of the injured are critical, and five have been referred to <strong data-start="1126" data-end="1145">AIIMS Rishikesh</strong> for advanced care.</p>
<p data-start="1166" data-end="1311"><strong data-start="1166" data-end="1191">Videos from the scene</strong> show disturbing visuals — slippers scattered, people weeping, and family members desperately waiting outside hospitals.</p>
<h3 data-start="1313" data-end="1357">“People Used Electric Wires for Support”</h3>
<p data-start="1359" data-end="1608">In a shocking revelation, <strong data-start="1385" data-end="1420">District Magistrate Mayur Dixit</strong> said several broken <strong data-start="1441" data-end="1482">electric wires were found at the site</strong>, suggesting that pilgrims may have been trying to <strong data-start="1533" data-end="1553">climb using them</strong>, potentially sparking the rumour and subsequent panic.</p>
<h3 data-start="1610" data-end="1641">Chief Minister Orders Probe</h3>
<p data-start="1643" data-end="1774"><strong data-start="1643" data-end="1693">Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami</strong> called the incident “heart-wrenching” and confirmed a <strong data-start="1748" data-end="1771">magisterial inquiry</strong>.</p>
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<p data-start="1777" data-end="1971">“Those responsible for spreading the rumour will face strict action,” he stated.<br data-start="1857" data-end="1860" />He added that <strong data-start="1874" data-end="1922">rescue teams including SDRF and fire brigade</strong> acted swiftly and operations are still underway.</p>
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<h3 data-start="1973" data-end="1991">PM Modi Reacts</h3>
<p data-start="1993" data-end="2061">Prime Minister <strong data-start="2008" data-end="2041">Narendra Modi expressed grief</strong> over the tragedy:</p>
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<p data-start="2064" data-end="2173">“Deeply saddened by the loss of lives&#8230; Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon.”</p>
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<h3 data-start="2175" data-end="2202">Helpline Numbers Issued</h3>
<p data-start="2204" data-end="2304">The <strong data-start="2208" data-end="2248">State Disaster Management Department</strong> has set up emergency helplines for distressed families:</p>
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<p data-start="2308" data-end="2390"><strong data-start="2308" data-end="2350">Haridwar District Emergency Ops Centre</strong>: 01334-223999, 9068197350, 9528250926</p>
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<p data-start="2393" data-end="2463"><strong data-start="2393" data-end="2422">Dehradun State Ops Centre</strong>: 0135-2710334/35, 8218867005, 9058441404</p>
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<p data-start="2465" data-end="2782">The <strong data-start="2469" data-end="2490">Mansa Devi temple</strong>, a <strong data-start="2494" data-end="2510">Panch Tirtha</strong> (five sacred shrines) of Haridwar, holds immense religious significance. However, today’s tragedy raises <strong data-start="2616" data-end="2637">serious questions</strong> about <strong data-start="2644" data-end="2702">crowd control, infrastructure, and emergency readiness</strong> at major pilgrimage sites, especially during peak spiritual seasons like Sawan.</p>
<p data-start="2784" data-end="2871" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">As the <strong data-start="2791" data-end="2822">smoke clears from the chaos</strong>, the nation mourns — and demands accountability.</p>
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