Vaishno Devi stampede incident: 12 dead, over dozen injured; PM Modi and top leaders extend condolences

APN Live — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 05:07:13 +0000

At least 12 pilgrims died and more than a dozen others were injured in a stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir. This incident happened at 2:45 am on Saturday morning. The injured have been taken to Naraina hospital.

As per initial reports, it was around 2:30 am when devotees were discussing something at a gate which later turned into a heated argument. They started pushing each other causing a ruckus, followed by a stampede. The stampede occurred near gate number 3 outside the sanctum sanctorum of the shrine atop Trikuta hills.

The stampede occurred when a large number of devotees entered the Vaishno Devi Bhawan to pay their homage to celebrate the start of the New Year. Large groups of devotees allegedly entered the Bhawan without permission slips, said officials.

According to the officials, the casualties were from Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and one from J&K. And immediately after the incident, the police launched a rescue operation. The authorities said that the situation is currently under control.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended condolences to the bereaved families. Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to a stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan, he tweeted.

Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to a stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. Spoke to JK LG Shri @manojsinha_ Ji, Ministers Shri @DrJitendraSingh Ji, @nityanandraibjp Ji and took stock of the situation.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 1, 2022

The Prime Minister’s Office also stated that the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund will contribute a total of Rs 2 lakh to each of the beneficiaries. The amount would go to the relatives of those who died in the Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan stampede, according to the PMO. According to the PM’s Office, the injured will get Rs 50,000.

An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives due to the stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 1, 2022

Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of J&K, also offered his deepest condolences to the families of deceased. He further announced that an amount of Rs 10 lakh each would be given to the families of those who lost their lives in the stampede and Rs 2 lakh to those injured.

Ex-gratia of Rs.10 lakh each would be given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives due to stampede and Rs.2 lakh to injured. Shrine board to bear the cost of treatment of injured.
— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) January 1, 2022

He further indicated that the shrine board will cover the treatment costs of those injured during stampede in Vaishno Devi Bhawan.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that PM Modi is personally monitoring and keeping track of the unfortunate incident occurred at the Vaishno Devi Bhawan. He further added that PM Modi has also expressed his condolences to families of deceased and issued instructions to offer all feasible medical help and support to the injured.

PM Sh @narendramodi is personally monitoring and keeping track of the tragic situation arising out of stampede at Mata #VaishnoDevi shrine. PM has conveyed his sympathies to bereaved families and issued instructions to provide all possible medical aid & assistance to the injured.
— Dr Jitendra Singh (मोदी का परिवार) (@DrJitendraSingh) January 1, 2022

The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir shared the helpline numbers of the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board.

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Helpline nos:
01991-234804
01991-234053

Other Helpline nos:
PCR Katra 01991232010/ 9419145182
PCR Reasi 0199145076/ 9622856295
DC Office Reasi Control room
01991245763/ 9419839557
— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) January 1, 2022

Top leaders extend their condolences to the families of deceased. Here are a few tweets.

माता वैष्णो देवी मंदिर में हुई दुखद दुर्घटना से हृदय अत्यंत व्यथित है। इस संबंध में मैंने J&K के उपराज्यपाल श्री मनोज सिन्हा जी से बात की है। प्रशासन घायलों को उपचार पहुँचाने के लिए निरंतर कार्यरत है। इस हादसे में जान गँवाने वाले लोगों के परिजनों के प्रति संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूँ।
— Amit Shah (Modi Ka Parivar) (@AmitShah) January 1, 2022

Spoke to Hon'ble Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji. Briefed him about the incident. A high level inquiry has been ordered into today's stampede.

The Inquiry Committee will be headed by Principal Secretary (Home) with ADGP, Jammu and Divisional Commissioner, Jammu as members.
— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) January 1, 2022

The tragedy due to a stampede at Mata Vaishno Bhawan is heart-wrenching. Anguished by the loss of lives due to it. My condolences to the bereaved families in this sad hour. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.
— Rajnath Singh (मोदी का परिवार) (@rajnathsingh) January 1, 2022

माता वैष्णोदेवी मंदिर में हुई भगदड़ की दुर्घटना दुखद है।
मृतकों के परिवारजनों को मेरी शोक संवेदनाएँ। घायलों के जल्द स्वस्थ होने की कामना है।
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— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 1, 2022

माता वैष्णो देवी मंदिर में भगदड़ की दुर्घटना का दुखद समाचार मिला। मृतकों के परिजनों के प्रति मेरी गहरी शोक संवेदनाएं।

घायलों को जल्द स्वास्थ्य लाभ के लिए माता से प्रार्थना करती हूं।
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) January 1, 2022

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Vaishno Devi stampede incident: 12 dead, over dozen injured; PM Modi and top leaders extend condolences

Top leaders extend their condolences to the families of deceased. Here are a few tweets.