A tragic incident was reported on Tuesday from Bihar's Nalanda district where eight people were killed and as many sustained injuries after a stampede broke out during prayers at the Sheetla Temple as devotees gathered in large numbers. The incident occurred at Maghra village under the limits of Deepnagar police station.
The Disaster Management Department has announced financial assistance of Rs four lakh for the families of those who died in the stampede, along with an additional two lakh rupees from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund, bringing the total compensation to six lakh rupees. The Chief Secretary has been directed to conduct an inquiry into the incident. The Commissioner of Patna has also been sent to the site for further assessment.
