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Religion
Stampede at Bihar Temple Claims 7 Lives, Leaves Many Injured
✍️ NDTV
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 05:48 PM
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A stampede at a temple in Bihar has resulted in seven fatalities and numerous injuries, authorities say.
A sudden crowd surge at a temple in Bihar caused a stampede that left seven people dead and many injured. The incident occurred during a religious gathering, according to local officials. Emergency services responded quickly, but the dense crowd made rescue operations difficult. Hospitals in the area are treating the injured, while authorities are investigating the cause of the uncontrolled crowd.
The temple authorities have not released a statement yet. Police have increased security at nearby religious sites to prevent a recurrence. The incident has drawn attention to crowd management at large gatherings in the state.
The temple authorities have not released a statement yet. Police have increased security at nearby religious sites to prevent a recurrence. The incident has drawn attention to crowd management at large gatherings in the state.