3 women killed in stampede outside Khatu Shyam temple in Rajasthans Sikar
Two injured people have been referred to a hospital in Jaipur, the agency reported.
At least three people lost their lives and several others suffered injuries in a stampede during a monthly fair at Khatu Shyam Ji temple in Rajasthan's Sikar on Monday morning, news agency ANI reported.
Two injured people have been referred to a hospital in Jaipur, the agency reported, adding that police and district administration officials are present at the spot. All of the deceased are women and their identity is yet to be confirmed.
"Three women killed in stampede outside Khatu Shyam temple in Rajasthan's Sikar," police said.
Police said that the stampede took place at the entrance of the temple around 5 am. A large crowd had gathered outside the temple in the morning waiting for the gates to open. As soon as the temple gates were open, devotees tried to enter the temple, leading to stampede.
Today is the 11th day of the lunar calendar and Khatu Shyam devotees considered it auspicious to offer prayers.
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