Devotion Turns Deadly: Temple Tragedy in Barabanki

A stampede at the Avasaneshwar temple in Barabanki resulted in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to 47 others after monkeys broke an electric wire. The incident highlights concerns over safety measures at religious events.

A tragic stampede at the Avasaneshwar temple in Barabanki district resulted in two fatalities and 47 injuries. The chaos ensued when a live electric wire, damaged by monkeys, fell onto a tin shed, causing panic among thousands of devotees gathered for the holy event.

Officials confirmed electrocution as the cause of deaths and announced compensation for the victims' families. Despite the chaos, authorities managed the situation, ensuring the treatment of the injured and maintaining order among the remaining devotees at the temple site.

The incident underscores urgent calls from opposition parties and the public for improved safety and crowd management measures at religious sites. With recent similar tragedies, there's an increasing demand for robust security protocols to prevent future incidents.

(With inputs from agencies.)