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At Least 7 Killed, Over 50 Injured In Stampede During Shirgao Jatra In Goa Curated By : News18.com Last Updated: May 03, 2025, 08:17 IST Shirgao Jatra Stampede: Devotees in thousands thronged the temple on the occasion. The eyewitnesses revealed that the situation escalated after a part of the crowd lost control. Visual from the hospital where victims have been admitted Shirgao Jatra Stampede: At least seven people were killed and more than 50 injured after a stampede took place during the annual Devi Lairai Jatra in Shirgaon village in Goa. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday. The stampede took place as thousands of devotees participated in the procession to witness and take part in the centuries-old ritual at the temple, where barefoot ‘dhonds’ walk across a bed of burning embers. Recommended Stories According to the eyewitnesses, the situation escalated after a part of the crowd lost control. Locals and the volunteers at the spot to pull people to safety. The stampede occurred when, at one point along the route, due to a downward slope, the crowd began moving rapidly all at once. ALSO READ | Goa Stampede: What Is Devi Lairai Jatra? Why Thousands Walk Barefoot Across Burning Embers In Shirgao Goa CM Pramod Sawant also visited the hospital and met victims. Goa: A stampede during the Shirgaon Temple procession in Goa resulted in 7 deaths and 30 serious injuries. Panic spread in the crowded area, and emergency services quickly responded. Preliminary reports suggest overcrowding and lack of proper arrangements as possible causes. Goa… pic.twitter.com/gOPhcB0d5D— IANS (@ians_india) May 3, 2025 Shirgao Jatra Stampede: Goa Congress Shares Condolences Sharing condolences on the demise of the participants of the procession, Goa Congress wrote on X, “Goa Congress is deeply saddened by the stampede at Jatrotsav of Shree Lairai Devi,Shirgao. We condemn this tragic incident and offer heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. Wishing a speedy recovery to all those injured." top videos View all Swipe Left For Next Video View all Goa Congress is deeply saddened by the stampede at Jatrotsav of Shree Lairai Devi,Shirgao. We condemn this tragic incident and offer heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. Wishing a speedy recovery to all those injured. @DrAnjaliTai @ViriatoFern pic.twitter.com/Ut0Db1RZzs— Goa Congress (@INCGoa) May 3, 2025 The Shri Lairai Yatra is held in North Goa every year, attracting more than 50,000 devotees. Location : Panaji (Panjim, India, India First Published: May 03, 2025, 07:37 IST