Death toll rise 175


At least 125 people have been killed in a stampede at a Hindu temple in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan. The temple is located in a fort overlooking the historic city of Jodhpur.

A wall near the temple is said to have collapsed, causing panic among thousands of devotees. They were gathering to celebrate the start of a nine-day Hindu festival known as Navaratra.

At least 150 people were injured in the incident. Eyewitnesses said the path leading up to the temple shrine was narrow with many people trying to get in.

Devotees helped by the police carried out rescue operations.

There have been a number of deadly stampedes in India’s temples recently. Tuesday’s stampede is the fourth such incident in India this year.

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