Temple stampede reported in Madhepura amid Sawan rush

Brief By Twitter X / 12:50 PM on 24 Aug 2026

A stampede was reported at Singheshwar Nath Temple in Madhepura on the final Monday of Sawan, amid heavy crowds of devotees. Several people were reportedly injured. Following the incident, ADM Arun Kumar directed officials to manage the situation, while the administration increased security arrangements around the temple to prevent further incidents effectively.