8 women killed in stampede at temple in Bihar’s Nalanda

New Delhi: At least eight women were killed and many others injured during a religious gathering at the Sheetla Temple in Bihar’s Nalanda district on Tuesday. The tragedy took place as a huge number of devotees gathered for worship. This led to huge overcrowding and triggered a stampede in which several people were crushed.

Relief and rescue operations are underway at the site.

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