Six devotees killed, many injured at Mansa Devi Temple,Haridwar
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ July 27,2025
At least six people died and several others injured following a stampede at the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar on Sunday morning, the Garhwal Division Commissioner told news agency ANI.
The injured are being rushed to the hospital following the stampede.
As per initial reports, due to the holy Shraavana month, a large crowd reportedly gathered in the temple to pay their obeisance at the Mansa Devi temple in the holy city of Haridwar in Uttarakhand.
Rescue ops underway, Uttarakhand CM Dhami monitoring situation. “It is extremely distressing to receive news of a stampede on the route to the Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar. @uksdrf, local police, and other rescue teams have reached the site and are engaged in relief and rescue operations. I am in constant contact with the local administration regarding this matter, and the situation is being closely monitored. I pray to Mother Goddess for the safety and well-being of all devotees,” said Uttrakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami.
To News Agency ANI, SSP Pramendra Singh Dobal said, “We received reports of some people being injured, following which the police took immediate action. Around 35 people were brought to the hospital and 6 have been confirmed dead. The rest are undergoing treatment… Prima facie, the stampede was triggered by a rumour of an electric shock on stairs 100 metres down the temple route. We are investigating further…”
The Mansa Devi temple is revered as one of the five sacred sites, or panch tirthas, of Haridwar. It stands atop the Shivalik Hills at a height of over 500 feet.
Haridwar is a major destination for Shiv devotee Kanwariyas who visit the city to collect water from the Ganga during this time.
Note: This is a developing story, more details awaited.
