India, July 28 -- At least two people died and several were injured in a stampede-like situation near Barabanki's Awsaneshwar Temple in Uttar Pradesh on early Monday morning.

The Barabanki Police police said the incident occurred after a monkey tugged at an electric wire, causing it to fall on a tin shed. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken notice of the incident and expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased.

As per officials, the chief minister has also directed officers to immediately reach the spot and speed up the relief work, and to ensure proper treatment of the injured.

HT confirmed that the stampede occurred due to the electric shock caused by the wire falling on a tin shed. Around 19 people at the Ausan...