Three people were killed today, and more than 10 were violated in a stampede that occurred during the popular Hindu festival in the east of India, local authorities said.
“There was a sudden movement and a Stamped of the believers who were trying to see the Hindustic Hythyness, the more individuals lost his consciousness,” said the high official local authorities in Pura, Sidart Shankar Svain, the AP reports.
He added that 15 people were transferred to the hospital, where three people were confirmed. The exact cause of their death will be determined by an autopsy.
The remaining 12 injured were later released from the hospital.
Tens of thousands of believers gathered at the “War Jatar” festival, which is held every year in the temple of Sri Gundic in the city of Pura. The highest official of the Indian Federal State, where the city of Puri, Mohan äœaran Madå¾hi, apologized for the incident, stating that an investigation into possible omissions in the Festival during the festival will be initiated.
“Such a negligence is unacceptable,” he said, adding that the specific measures would be taken against responsible.
(Vijesti.ba)
