In a stampede of pilgrims in a temple in the northern Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, 12 people were killed, 13 were injured. transfers ANI agency, Dilbag Singh State Police Chief said.
“The incident took place at 02.45 local time (05.15 Moscow time). Initial reports of an argument erupted, in which people started pushing each other, and then there was a crush. 12 people were killed, 13 were injured, ”said a police spokesman.
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He clarified that the stampede took place in the Vaishno-devi temple located in the city of Katra.
A spokesman for a local medical center confirmed that 12 people had died in the emergency. According to him, the victims were taken to the hospital, all the pilgrims came from different states of India.
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