24 people died in a stampede in Varanasi near iron rajghat Malviya bridge chandauli today 15-10-2016 (15th october) during Jai gurudev religious saint leader overcrowded procession event, reason being sudden rumors and confusion that the bridge on which the large gathering were walking had started to collapse. this had led death of 24 people mostly who were above 50 years of age and due to suffocation. the followers were moving towards the ashram of Param Sant Baba Jaigurudev ji Maharaj who is popularly known as Baba Jaigurudev ji Maharaj. Malviya Bridge AKA Rajghat Bridge is a double decker bridge over the Ganges at Varanasi which carries rail track on lower deck and road on the upper deck which is at border of Varanasi and Chandauli
Varanasi 15th October 2016 stampede 24 People Killed at Malviya Rahghat Bridge (chandauli)
15th Oct 2016 Varanasi stampede tragedy 24 people dead during overcrowded jai gurudev procession near chandauli rajghat malviya bridge. the reason was because of sudden diversion to the route of the participating followers walking and subsequent rumors that the bridge had collapsed led to chaos.
Jai Gurudev Followers Event 15-10-2016 Varanasi Stampede Tragedy News in Chandauli
both PM Modi (also representative of varanasi constituency assembly), UP CM Akhilesh Yadav have announced Rs 2, 5 lakhs respectively.
Rajghat Malviya Bridge Stampede In Varanasi Jai Gurudev Procession 15th october 2016
A LOOK AT CONDOLENCE AND STATEMENT TO PUBLIC MADE BY LEADERS THROUGH TWITTER
I have spoken to officials & asked them to ensure all possible help to those affected due to the stampede in Varanasi.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2016
Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the stampede in Varanasi. Condolences to the bereaved families. Prayers with those injured.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2016
वाराणसी हादसे में मारे गये लोगों की आत्मा को ईश्वर शांति प्रदान करे,सरकार पीड़ितों की हर संभव मदद करे।— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) October 15, 2016
Spoke to Commissioner of Varanasi who apprised me of the situation.I asked him to provide all possible help to those affected by the tragedy— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 15, 2016
Deeply pained at the loss of lives due to stampede at Varanasi. My condolences to the families of the deceased & prayers with the injured.— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 15, 2016
