Puri, June 29 -- Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania said an investigation has been initiated into the Sunday morning stampede in Puri during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in which at least three people died and several others sustained injuries were cli, claiming three lives, is being investigated. He added that this year the number of devotees is more than in previous years.

"As you can see, a large number of devotees have gathered, and a large number of people are coming. This is more than in previous years. The incident that happened in the morning is being investigated. All the facts will come out as to why this happened," DGP Khurania told ANI.

The mishap took place early this morning near the Gundicha Temple in Puri. ...