7 Killed in Stampede at Ashokdham Temple

A tragic incident occurred at the Ashokdham temple in Lakhisarai, Bihar, where a stampede resulted in the deaths of at least 7 devotees. The incident took place on Monday morning when a large crowd had gathered at the temple. The stampede occurred when the barricades put in place to manage the crowd broke, leading to chaos and panic. At least 14 people were injured in the incident and are receiving medical treatment. The Ashokdham temple is a prominent religious site in the region, and the incident has raised concerns about crowd management and safety at such locations.