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In a shocking turn of events during the annual Rath Yatra festivities, a stampede at Puri's Saradhabali near the Gundicha Temple has claimed three lives and left over 50 devotees injured.
The tragedy unfolded in the early hours of Sunday as thousands of devotees thronged the area for darshan of the Holy Trinity on the chariots, which are stationed near Gundicha temple.
Amid mounting public outrage and serious questions over crowd management, ministers and officials have responded, promising swift action and an investigation into the lapses that may have led to the disaster.
Commenting on the tragic mishap, Odisha Law Minister ...