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Goa Temple Stampede During Lairai Zatra Kills Six, Injures Dozens

Goa Temple Stampede During Lairai Zatra Kills Six, Injures Dozens

May 3, 2025 — A religious celebration in Goa turned tragic as a stampede at the Sree Lairai Devi temple in Shirgao village claimed six lives and left over 80 injured. The stampede occurred in the early hours during the fire-walking ritual of the Lairai Zatra festival, which draws thousands of devotees each year.The incident unfolded when people standing on a slope near the temple reportedly lost balance, causing a chain reaction that led to chaos in the crowd. According to Director General of Police Alok Kumar, the sudden collapse caused many to fall over one another as panic spread.…
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