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Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra Stampede: 176 Injured, Two Critical

A stampede during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri left 176 devotees injured, with two in critical condition, triggering concerns over crowd management.

Asian Media Network | Published on: Jul 16, 2026, 12:57 PM
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Puri, July 16: A stampede broke out during the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri amid a massive rush of devotees participating in the grand procession. Around 176 devotees were injured, while two people remain in critical condition, according to officials.

The incident reportedly occurred as thousands of devotees surged forward simultaneously to catch a glimpse of the deities and participate in pulling the chariots, leading to chaos and a stampede-like situation.

The injured were immediately shifted to nearby hospitals, where they are receiving medical treatment. Emergency medical teams were deployed and rescue operations were launched swiftly by the authorities.

 Additional police personnel have been deployed to control the crowd and prevent further incidents. The mishap has once again raised concerns over crowd management and safety arrangements during one of India's largest religious gatherings.

 

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