Tragic Stampedes In India: A Historical Overview

Samridhi Garg

One of the deadliest stampedes in India's history, occurring during the Kumbh Mela, resulted in the death of around 800 people.

Kumbh Mela Stampede, Allahabad (1954)

A tragic stampede near the Sabarimala temple killed 53 pilgrims as they returned from the annual pilgrimage.

Sabarimala Stampede, Kerala (1999)

During the Navratri festival, a stampede at the Chamunda Devi temple killed more than 220 people and injured hundreds.

Chamunda Devi Stampede, Jodhpur (2008)

A stampede at Allahabad railway station during the Kumbh Mela led to the death of 36 people and injuries to many others.

Allahabad Railway Station Stampede (2013)

A stampede at the Godavari Maha Pushkaralu festival resulted in the deaths of 27 people due to overcrowding and mismanagement.

Pushkaralu Stampede, Andhra Pradesh (2015)

A stampede on the Elphinstone Road footbridge in Mumbai caused by a rush during peak hours led to the death of 23 people and injuries to many more.

Mumbai Stampede (2017)

The most recent stampede occurred in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, during a religious event, leading to the death of around 116 people and injuries to several others.

Hathras Stampede (2024)

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