Panaji, May 3 -- The Goa government on Saturday ordered a magisterial inquiry into the tragic stampede during the annual Lairai Devi festival at the Shirgaon temple in Goa, in which six people lost their lives.

In a post on X, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said he will chair a high-level meeting to review the entire situation.

"A magisterial inquiry will be instituted to thoroughly investigate the incident at the Shirgaon Jatra. I will shortly be chairing a high-level meeting to review the entire situation and ensure appropriate action is taken," Goa CM posted on X.

A tragic incident took place during the annual Lairai Devi festival at the Shirgaon temple in Goa on Saturday, leading to the death of six people and injuries to more th...