2014 Patna stampede explained

Place:Patna, Bihar, India
Reported Injuries:50+
Reported Deaths:32

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]

Background

The incident 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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Dussehra celebrations: At least 32 killed in Patna stampede . . 3 October 2014.
  2. News: Patna stampede: Centre assures all help to victims' families. https://web.archive.org/web/20141007144603/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/patna-stampede-centre-assures-all-help-to-victims-families/503694-3.html. dead. 7 October 2014. . 3 October 2014.
  3. News: At least 32 die in stampede during Indian festival . fresnobee . 3 October 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141006074737/http://www.fresnobee.com/2014/10/03/4158908/at-least-32-die-in-stampede-during.html . 6 October 2014 . dmy .
  4. News: Patna stampede: 32 dead, PM Modi sanctions Rs 2 lakh for kin of departed, ₹50,000 for critically hurt. . 3 October 2014.

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