Stampede at Bihar's Ashok Dham Temple Leaves 7 Devotees Dead

A tragic stampede occurred at the Ashok Dham temple in Lakhisarai, Bihar, on Monday, resulting in the deaths of seven devotees and leaving several others injured.

Local authorities confirmed the death toll reached seven as rescue operations were launched immediately to manage the crowd and provide medical assistance to the injured.

The district administration has initiated an inquiry into the incident to determine the cause of the overcrowding and ensure safety protocols are strengthened for future religious gatherings.