India, June 29 -- Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday ordered the suspension of Puri DCP Bishnu Charan Pati and Police Commandant Ajay Padhi, following a stampede during Jagannath Rath Yatra, which left at least three people dead.

The stampede occurred at 4 am early Sunday, when several devotees were waiting near the Gundicha Temple for the unveiling of the three deities on the chariots.

Mohan Charan Majhi expressed his condolences over the mishap and said the incident unfolded because of the 'jostling and chaos.'

"Due to the intense eagerness among devotees to have a glimpse of Mahaprabhu at Sharadhabali, an unfortunate incident occurred because of the resulting jostling and chaos. Personally, my government and I seek f...