Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025: Massive crowd surge injures over 500 devotees in Odisha’s Puri
An annual Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, became a huge collection of devoted June 12, 2025, causing a tragic event, where more than 500 people were injured in the crowd suddenly. The centuries -old festivals attract millions of people gathered through the streets to draw the Grand Chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and the goddess Subhadra. Despite the tight security and detailed schemes from the administration, unpredictable bully created chaos near the Jagannath temple. Officers and volunteers struggled to manage a large audience, which caused the stamped -like circumstances. Many devotes suffered injuries due to pushing and justing. The police and emergency services responded immediately, and the injured were transferred to hospitals nearby for treatment. The authorities have urged pilgrims to maintain discipline during such major religious events so that accidents can be prevented. The incident has expressed concern about the need for rush control measures during major festivals and the need for strict plan to ensure the property of the devotion.
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