7 Dead, Dozens Injured in Ashok Dham Temple Stampede During Sawan Rush

A stampede broke out at the Ashok Dham Temple in Bihar amid the Sawan rush, claiming the lives of seven people and injuring more than a dozen others. The incident occurred as devotees gathered for the holy month’s rituals, causing a sudden surge in crowd density. Emergency services rushed to the site, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment. Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances that led to the crush, while temple authorities have urged visitors to follow crowd control measures during the festival period.