MP Kalash Yatra stampede: Woman killed, 6 injured during temple inauguration event in Gwalior

BHOPAL: A 70-year-old woman was killed and six others injured in a stampede during the inauguration of the Navgrah Temple in Dabra town, Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh, on Tuesday, an official said.Gwalior Collector Ruchika Chauhan stated that a large crowd of women had gathered near the Dabra stadium in the morning for the Kalash Yatra."During the distribution of the Kalash (sacred pots), a scuffle broke out. A 70-year-old woman was crushed in the crowd and died later," the collector said.The injured comprised six women and a young girl, Chauhan said, adding that three are receiving treatment in Gwalior while the remaining four are being treated in Dabra.She added that the situation is now under control and proper arrangements are being ensured."During the distribution of the Kalash, many women rushed forward, leading to a stampede-like situation. One woman was crushed to death," said Gwalior Range IG Arvind Saxena.Eyewitnesses said a large crowd had gathered, during which some women pushed each other, disrupting arrangements.According to the administration, the Kalash Yatra proceeded peacefully along the designated route and reached the Navgrah Temple. (With agency inputs)