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Deadly stampedes in India: A history of tragedies

From crowded temple steps to train stations, India has experienced numerous fatal stampedes during religious events, raising serious concerns over crowd control measures and the safety of devotees.

Moneycontrol News | February 17, 2025 / 15:56 IST
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India has faced multiple tragic stampedes at major religious events like the Kumbh Mela, Sabarimala, and at train stations. Here are few tragedies in recent years (Image: News18 Creative)
India has faced multiple tragic stampedes at major religious events like the Kumbh Mela, Sabarimala, and at train stations. Here are few tragedies in recent years (Image: News18 Creative)
2/11
At least 18 people, including five children, were killed in a stampede at New Delhi’s main railway station. The stampede happened around 8 p.m. on platforms as passengers rushed to board trains to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh. Over a dozen people were injured. (Image: News18 Creative)
At least 18 people, including five children, were killed in a stampede at New Delhi’s main railway station. The stampede happened around 8 p.m. on platforms as passengers rushed to board trains to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh. Over a dozen people were injured. (Image: News18 Creative)
3/11
A stampede on the holiest day of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, killed at least 15 people and injured many others. The stampede occurred around 1-2 am when crowds surged to the riverbank to bathe at the Sangam. The tragedy highlighted flaws in event preparation and crowd control during Mauni Amavasya, a major religious occasion. (Image: News18 Creative)
A stampede on the holiest day of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, killed at least 15 people and injured many others. The stampede occurred around 1-2 am when crowds surged to the riverbank to bathe at the Sangam. The tragedy highlighted flaws in event preparation and crowd control during Mauni Amavasya, a major religious occasion. (Image: News18 Creative)
4/11
A stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, during a religious gathering resulted in 121 deaths. Thousands of devotees gathered to see a Hindu preacher, causing a deadly rush. (Image: News18 Creative)
A stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, during a religious gathering resulted in 121 deaths. Thousands of devotees gathered to see a Hindu preacher, causing a deadly rush. (Image: News18 Creative)
5/11
At least 23 people died, and 39 were injured when a stampede occurred on a footbridge at Elphinstone Road station during the morning rush hour. The stampede was triggered by panic after a person fell, and people rushed due to the fear of the bridge collapsing amid heavy rain. (Image: News18 Creative)
At least 23 people died, and 39 were injured when a stampede occurred on a footbridge at Elphinstone Road station during the morning rush hour. The stampede was triggered by panic after a person fell, and people rushed due to the fear of the bridge collapsing amid heavy rain. (Image: News18 Creative)
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A stampede on the busiest day of the 2013 Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh killed at least 40 pilgrims, including 27 women and an eight-year-old girl. (Image: News18 Creative)
A stampede on the busiest day of the 2013 Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh killed at least 40 pilgrims, including 27 women and an eight-year-old girl. (Image: News18 Creative)
7/11
A stampede in Kerala during a religious festival claimed 100 lives, with more than 40 others injured. The stampede was caused by a road accident involving pilgrims returning from the Sabarimala shrine. (Image: News18 Creative)
A stampede in Kerala during a religious festival claimed 100 lives, with more than 40 others injured. The stampede was caused by a road accident involving pilgrims returning from the Sabarimala shrine. (Image: News18 Creative)
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A stampede at Chamundagar temple during Navratri celebrations resulted in 250 deaths as pilgrims were crushed in the chaos. (Image: News18 Creative)
A stampede at Chamundagar temple during Navratri celebrations resulted in 250 deaths as pilgrims were crushed in the chaos. (Image: News18 Creative)
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At least 145 pilgrims died in a stampede at the Naina Devi temple in Himachal Pradesh, triggered by rumors of a landslide. (Image: News18 Creative)
At least 145 pilgrims died in a stampede at the Naina Devi temple in Himachal Pradesh, triggered by rumors of a landslide. (Image: News18 Creative)
10/11
A deadly stampede at the Mandhardevi temple in Maharashtra killed over 265 devotees, with the incident caused by slippery steps leading to the temple. (Image: News18 Creative)
A deadly stampede at the Mandhardevi temple in Maharashtra killed over 265 devotees, with the incident caused by slippery steps leading to the temple. (Image: News18 Creative)
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A stampede at the Kumbh Mela in Nashik, Maharashtra, killed around 39 people and injured over 100 on the banks of the Godavari River. (Image: News18 Creative)
A stampede at the Kumbh Mela in Nashik, Maharashtra, killed around 39 people and injured over 100 on the banks of the Godavari River. (Image: News18 Creative)

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