In an unfortunate incident,
10 pilgrims have been killed in stampede at Kamtanath temple in Satna district
of Madhya Pradesh. 66 people have been injured as reported so far.
Huge gathering of
pilgrims at the temple site was due to the occasion of Somvati Amavasya. The
unfortunate incident occurred at around 6 am. A judicial inquiry has been
ordered into the stampede. [News Reference]
Poor facilities
especially related to safety of pilgrims are very serious matter on which most
big Hindu temples lack resources. At some places it happens due to poverty and
at some other it happens due to inadequate planning. Let us hope that we learn
some lessons from such accidents and improve the safety and facilities at and
around Hindu temples in India.
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