2 Dead, 78 Hospitalised After Crowd Surge During Puri Rath Yatra
Two people died and 78 others were hospitalised following a crowd surge during the Rath Yatra festival in Puri, Odisha. The incident occurred as large numbers of devotees gathered for the chariot-pulling ceremony, one of the most attended religious events in India. Authorities suspended the chariot-pulling procession in the aftermath of the stampede-like situation. Officials confirmed that the event was expected to resume the following day after the situation was brought under control.
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