At least 7 killed and 30 injured after a stampede occurred at the Lairai Devi temple in Goa’s Shrigao on Saturday. Goa CM Pramod Sawant condemned the incidentread moreAt least seven people were killed and over 30 injured after a stampede broke out at the Lairai Devi temple in Goa on Saturday. According to ANI, the injured were admitted to the Goa Medical College (GMC) and the North Goa District Hospital in Mapusa for treatment. Following the incident, Goa’s Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant, visited the North Goa District Hospital to take stock of the situation.Earlier in the day, the Goa CM also paid a visit to the Bicholim hospital. Sawant shared a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, expressing condolences to the families of the victims. In the post, he detailed what had happened and said that he is personally monitoring the situation.STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD“Deeply saddened by the tragic stampede at the Lairai Zatra in Shirgaon this morning. I visited the hospital to meet the injured and assured all possible support to the affected families. I am personally monitoring the situation to ensure that every necessary measure is being taken,” the Goa CM wrote in the post. “Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji spoke with me and took detailed stock of the situation, offering his full support during this difficult time,” he added.More from India
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7 killed, 30 injured as stampede erupts at Lairai Devi temple in Goa’s north