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Three Pilgrims Killed in Road Accident Near Salasar Temple
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 05:10 PM
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Three devotees on a night walk to Salasar temple were fatally struck by a vehicle, authorities say.
During the night, three pilgrims were traveling to Salasar temple when a vehicle struck them, killing all.
They had left earlier to reach the shrine before their companions, and the accident happened during the night.
Police have begun an investigation and are questioning the driver; no signs of intoxication have been found.
The incident underscores safety concerns for night‑time pilgrimages in the region.
Temple authorities have expressed condolences to the families of the deceased.
They had left earlier to reach the shrine before their companions, and the accident happened during the night.
Police have begun an investigation and are questioning the driver; no signs of intoxication have been found.
The incident underscores safety concerns for night‑time pilgrimages in the region.
Temple authorities have expressed condolences to the families of the deceased.