Uttrakhand: Stampede at Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar; 7 dead, several others injured

Vinay Shankar Pandey, Commissioner Garhwal Division confirmed the deaths and said that a huge crowd had gathered at the Mansa Devi temple when the stampede occurred.

Dehradun: At least seven people died and several others injured in a stampede at the Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar, reports Dynamite News correspondent.

Vinay Shankar Pandey, Commissioner Garhwal Division confirmed the deaths and said that a huge crowd had gathered at the Mansa Devi temple when the stampede occurred. He is on his way to the temple.

"I am leaving for the spot. A detailed report of the incident is awaited," said Pandey.

The incident took place during the month of Shravan, a time when large numbers of devotees visit pilgrimage sites across the region. Haridwar is a key destination for Shiv bhakts and Kanwariyas collecting Ganga jal, sees especially heavy footfall during this period.

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressing his grief on X said, "I am deeply saddened by the news of the stampede on the way to the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar. The SDRF, local police, and other rescue teams are present at the scene and conducting relief efforts. I am in constant communication with the local administration and closely monitoring the situation. I pray to Devi Maa for the safety and recovery of all the devotees."

हरिद्वार स्थित मनसा देवी मंदिर मार्ग में भगदड़ मचने का अत्यंत दुःखद समाचार प्राप्त हुआ है। @uksdrf, स्थानीय पुलिस तथा अन्य बचाव दल मौके पर पहुंचकर राहत एवं बचाव कार्यों में जुटे हुए हैं।

इस संबंध में निरंतर स्थानीय प्रशासन के संपर्क में हूं और स्थिति पर लगातार निगरानी रखी जा रही…

— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) July 27, 2025

 

Incident Reason

On Sunday when a large number of devotees had reached the Mansa Devi Temple. For the last few days, there has been a huge crowd in Haridwar on the auspicious occasion of Kanwar Yatra and Shravan. The narrow road which was earlier kept closed by the administration during the fair, was being used to send devotees through the same road despite the huge crowd, where this accident happened.

Surge of Devotees

Since the Jalabhishek ceremony on July 23, the number of devotees and Kanwariyas visiting Haridwar has seen a significant surge. The weekend crowd on Saturday and Sunday further added to the influx, with a sharp rise in the number of general devotees. Every day, thousands of pilgrims from across the country visit the Mansa Devi temple for darshan. However, the tragic incident is being largely attributed to lapses in crowd management.

Rescue Operations

The injured have been admitted to the Haridwar District Hospital for treatment. The administration has announced financial assistance for the families of those who lost their lives. Police personnel, SDRF teams, and local volunteers have been actively deployed to carry out relief and rescue efforts at the site.