2014 Patna stampede
Appearance
![]() Gandhi Maidan, where the incident took place | |
Date | 3 October 2014 |
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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]
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/40/Candlelight_vigil_for_2014_Patna_Stampede.jpg/220px-Candlelight_vigil_for_2014_Patna_Stampede.jpg)
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
- ^ "Dussehra celebrations: At least 32 killed in Patna stampede". India Today. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
- ^ "Patna stampede: Centre assures all help to victims' families". IBN Live. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
- ^ "At least 32 die in stampede during Indian festival". fresnobee. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
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