Srinagar: At least 12 pilgrims were killed and 13 others injured in a stampede at a temple during the New Year celebrations in occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
According to Indian media, the stampede took place in the temple premises of Mata Vishnu Devi on the hills of Trikota when a large number of pilgrims were present for worship.
According to Indian media reports, a stampede broke out and several pilgrims were trampled underfoot, some of whom died on the spot while others succumbed to their injuries at the hospital. Is.
The temple of Mata Vishu Devi is one of the most important places of worship for the Hindus. Every day thousands of people go to worship at the Mata Vishu Devi temple but a large number of pilgrims come here for special worship on New Year’s Eve.
Mata Vishu Devi is open 24 hours a day. It is located in the hills of Katra, 30 km from Jammu. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Govt.