Tragic Stampede Lairai Temple, at Shirgao (Goa) Claims Six Lives, Dozens Injured
During the annual Lairai Zatra at Shri Lairai Devi Temple in Shirgao, Goa, a devastating incident occurred. A stampede claimed the lives of at least six devotees. It left around 30 others injured in the early hours of Saturday. The incident unfolded around 3:00 am as thousands had gathered for the revered festival, which began on Friday evening. What Triggered the Tragedy? The stampede may have been triggered according to initial reports. It happened when a devotee slipped on a steep slope near the temple’s approach road. The narrow, overcrowded path quickly turned into a site of panic as people…