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10 killed in stampede in Chitrakoot temple, MP
Pilgrims
had
gathered
in
large
numbers
to
participate
in
the
Somvati
Amavasya
rituals
when
the
ill-fated
incident
took
place.
Hundreds
of
pilgrims
were
present
at
the
pilgrimage
path.
Among
the
deceased,
five
are
women.
The state government has declared an ex-gratia compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the families of the deceased where as Rs 50,000 for the injured.
Officials said that rescue teams were deployed immediately after the incident took place.
More details on the incident are awaited.
OneIndia News
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