Goa, May 3 -- A tragic incident occurred at the Lairai Devi Temple in Shirgao, where a stampede took place, claiming at least six lives and leaving over 80 people injured. In response, the Goa government has announced state mourning following the tragedy.

The Government of Goa, through its General Administration Department, has issued an official notification in the wake of the stampede during the Shree Devi Lairai Zatra at Shirgao. As a mark of respect and condolence to the departed and their families, the government has directed that all government-supported festive programmes and public celebrations scheduled over the next three days be cancelled or postponed. The notification instructs all Heads of Departments, Government Corporation...