Tragedy unfolded in the southwest Indiawith six people losing their lives and dozens injured on foot during a religious ceremony, where thousands of faithful had gathered, local authorities announced Saturday (03.05.25).
“Six people died before they were still in the hospital,” the head of the Government Government of Goa, Pramond Saund, told reporters, expressing his “deep sadness for the tragic footpath” at the Temple of Lairai.
The footsteps happened yesterday, Friday, in the evening, while the faithful had gathered to Larai Zatra, an important Hindu celebration, in the village of Sirgao of the Gao state.
#Goa CM Pramod Sawant has ordered an inquiry into the unfortunate stampede at Shirgao. Sawant said that a senior police officer will conduct the inquiry to find out the reason behind the stampede. Based on the inquiry, responsibility would be fixed and action would be taken. pic.twitter.com/Jkyx60XPy3
— TOI Goa (@TOIGoaNews) May 3, 2025
According to Health Minister Goa Visuajit Rane, “About 80 people were injured ‘, ewhose ‘five are in critical condition, under respiratory support. ” Others take care of a special emergency unit created after the incident.
The office of India Prime Minister Narendra Monti sent “condolences to those who lost their loved ones”.
In February, at least 30 people were killed on a panic -legged footprint at Kuba Mela, a great Hindu pilgrimage, in Egagratz, northern India.