Haridwar, July 27 -- Following the tragic stampede near the Mansa Devi Temple in Uttarakhand's Haridwar on Sunday morning, Mahant Ravindra Puri, President of the Mansa Devi Mandir Trust, announced that the temple trust will provide Rs 5 lakh each to the families of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh to those injured.

At least six people were killed and several others injured in the incident that occurred during a heavy rush of devotees, officials said.

Speaking to ANI, Mahant Puri said the incident may have occurred after someone slipped on a less steep section of the temple stairs.

"...6-7 people died, 1-2 are serious, and about 12-13 are injured... CM acknowledged the incident.. He announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the deceased's fam...