Bihar stampede: Several feared dead in stampede at Nalanda’s Sheetla Mata temple
Large-scale harm to citizens due to inadequate crowd management at a religious site.
At least eight people have died in a stampede at the Sheetla Mata Temple in Bihar's Nalanda district. Bihar Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary, who is also in charge of Nalanda Districts, confirmed the deaths and the district administration has closed the temple to manage the situation. Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, State Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar, and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar have expressed condolences and offered support to the victims. The Chief Secretary has been instructed to investigate the incident.
31 MAR 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Bihar stampede: Several feared dead in stampede at Nalanda’s Sheetla Mata temple
— The Hindu
At least eight people died in a stampede during prayers at the Sheetla Mata Temple in Bihar's Nalanda district, prompting an investigation by the Chief Secretary.
3 APR 2026
— The Hindu
A stampede at the Sheetla Mata temple in Nalanda district, Bihar, tragically killed nine people during a Chaitra month celebration due to inadequate crowd control.
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