2013 Madhya Pradesh stampede
2013 Madhya Pradesh stampede
The 2013 Madhya Pradesh stampede occurred on October 13, 2013, during a religious gathering at the Ratangarh Temple in the Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh, India. The incident unfolded as a large number of devotees converged on the temple to participate in the Navratri festival celebrations. A sudden panic triggered by a rumor of a bridge collapse led to a chaotic rush among the crowd, resulting in a stampede that claimed the lives of at least 115 individuals and injured many others. The tragedy underscored issues related to crowd management and safety at religious events in India. Following the incident, the Madhya Pradesh government announced compensation for the victims' families and conducted inquiries to prevent similar occurrences in the future.