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In the aftermath of the tragic stampede incident near the Gundicha Temple in the wee hours of Sunday, which reportedly claimed the lives of three devotees and left several others injured, Puri Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb has expressed sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
Describing the event as "extremely unfortunate and heart-wrenching," the Gajapati Maharaja, who holds a revered position as the ceremonial head of Lord Jagannath's temple rituals, said he was deeply shocked to learn about the loss of lives and injuries sustained by devotees during the chaos at Saradhabali.
In a formal stateme...