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Religion
Crowd crush at Singheshwar Temple in Madhupur on Saawan's last Monday injures several devotees
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 10:03 AM
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A large gathering for the Saawan water-ritual at Singheshwar Temple in Madhupur turned chaotic on Monday morning, resulting in a crush that left several worshippers injured.
On Monday morning, around 8 a.m., a massive crowd assembled at the renowned Singheshwar Temple in Madhupur to perform the Saawan water-ritual. As devotees surged forward, the queue broke down and physical jostling began, overwhelming the temporary barricades that had been set up.
Witnesses reported that the pressure of the crowd caused the barricading to collapse, leading to a sudden crush. Emergency services were called to the scene, and medical teams attended to the injured on site before transporting them to nearby hospitals.
Local police and temple authorities have launched an inquiry into the incident, emphasizing the need for better crowd management during high‑attendance religious events. The temple management expressed regret over the injuries and pledged to review safety protocols for future festivals.
No fatalities have been reported so far, but the incident has raised concerns among devotees about crowd control measures during the concluding Monday of the Saawan month.
Witnesses reported that the pressure of the crowd caused the barricading to collapse, leading to a sudden crush. Emergency services were called to the scene, and medical teams attended to the injured on site before transporting them to nearby hospitals.
Local police and temple authorities have launched an inquiry into the incident, emphasizing the need for better crowd management during high‑attendance religious events. The temple management expressed regret over the injuries and pledged to review safety protocols for future festivals.
No fatalities have been reported so far, but the incident has raised concerns among devotees about crowd control measures during the concluding Monday of the Saawan month.