President Murmu, PM Modi express grief over loss of lives in Lakhisarai stampede

August 17, 2026 3:00 PM

President Murmu, PM Modi express grief over loss of lives in Lakhisarai stampede

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed profound grief over the loss of lives in a stampede at Bihar’s Lakhisarai district. “The news of the deaths of devotees in the stampede in Lakhisarai district of Bihar is extremely heartbreaking. I express my deepest condolences to the grief-stricken families. I pray for the swift recovery of those who have been injured,” read a post on X by the President of India. The Prime Minister stated that his thoughts ar...

At least 7 dead in stampede near Bihar temple; CM announces Rs 4 lakh aid for kin of deceased

August 17, 2026 11:11 AM

At least 7 dead in stampede near Bihar temple; CM announces Rs 4 lakh aid for kin of deceased

At least seven people were killed and 14 others injured in a stampede near the Ashok Dham temple in Bihar’s Lakhisarai district on Monday, officials said. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary expressed grief over the deaths and announced an ex gratia assistance of Rs 4 lakh each to the next of kin of those killed in the incident. “The next of kin of all those who lost their lives in the tragic accident at Ashok Dham Halt in Lakhisarai will be provided an ex-gratia assistance of ₹4 lakh ...