Haridwar Stampede: Route closure 30 mins earlier prevented bigger tragedy, says police official

A stampede occurred at the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar. Six people died and 28 were injured. The incident happened on the staircase route to the hilltop temple. Authorities had closed the route shortly before the stampede. A rumour about an electric current leak triggered panic. An investigation has been ordered to determine the cause.