2014 Patna stampede

2014 Patna stampede

Gandhi Maidan, where the incident took place
Date 3 October 2014 (2014-10-03)
Location Patna, Bihar, India
Deaths 32
Non-fatal injuries 50+

2014 Patna stampede was an accident that occurred on 3 October 2014 on the occasion of Dassehra festival at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, Bihar.[1][2]

Candlelight vigil near Gandhi Maidan, one day after the stampede incident

Background

The tragedy occurred when people were returning after watching the "Ravan Vadh" ceremony at the Bihar capital's main Dussehra event at Gandhi Maidan where a huge crowd had gathered to witness the event. Reportedly, 32 people died in the stampede.[3]

Reaction

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi spoke to the Bihar Chief Minister to inquire about the stampede. He sanctioned ₹2 lac each for the next of those killed and ₹50,000 for critically hurt.[4]

References


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