10 Major Stampedes In Last 10 years

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh (2013)

During the Kumbh Mela festival, a stampede at the Allahabad railway station resulted in the deaths of at least 36 people.

Patna, Bihar (2014)

A stampede during the Dussehra festival at Gandhi Maidan led to the deaths of 33 people, mostly women and children.

Puri, Odisha (2015)

A stampede during the Rath Yatra festival in Puri resulted in the deaths of 2 people and injuries to several others.

Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh (2015)

A stampede during the Godavari Maha Pushkaram, a Hindu festival, caused the deaths of 27 people and injuries to many others.

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (2016)

A stampede during a religious procession led by a local guru resulted in the deaths of at least 24 people and injuries to dozens more.

Mumbai, Maharashtra (2017)

A stampede on a crowded pedestrian bridge at Elphinstone railway station led to the deaths of 23 people and several injuries.

Sabarimala, Kerala (2011)

A stampede at the Sabarimala shrine caused the deaths of over 100 pilgrims and injuries to many others.

Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh (2018)

A stampede during a religious ceremony at the Kamadgiri temple led to the deaths of four people and injuries to several others.

Indore, Madhya Pradesh (2023)

During a havan program held at a temple in Indore city on the occasion of Ram Navami, a slab built atop an old bawdi, or well, fell, killing at least 36 people.

Hathras, Uttar Pradesh (2024)

A stampede has killed 121 individuals and left several injured who had come to this location for a Satsang of religious guru Bhole Baba. According to updates, the death toll may rise. Meanwhile, the police investigation in the mishap is underway.