What Caused the Goa Temple Stampede? Electric Shock, Panic, and Chaos

May 03, 2025 Komal Das

A stampede at Shirgaon temple in Goa during the Lairai Devi jatra left six dead and dozens injured

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The incident occurred around 4:30 am during a crowded procession for Goddess Lairai’s festival

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Despite tight security with over 1,000 police personnel, panic spread due to overcrowding and unclear crowd control measures

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Initial reports suggest a possible electric shock caused panic, triggering a rush among devotees

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Six people, including a 17-year-old, lost their lives, and 50 others were injured, some seriously

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Emergency services and doctors were deployed to treat the injured at Goa Medical College and nearby hospitals

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Goa's Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have expressed condolences and pledged assistance

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A 24/7 helpline has been set up for medical emergencies, and advanced ambulances have been dispatched

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