Six killed, dozens injured in India temple stampede


  • World
  • Saturday, 03 May 2025

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - At least six people were killed and 55 were injured in a stampede at an Indian temple in the western coastal state of Goa where hundreds of devout Hindus had assembled, police official said on Saturday.

The stampede occurred on Friday night during the annual Shri Lairai Zatra festival in Shirgao village, which is popular for its events including fire-walking.

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