Six Dead, Over 50 Injured in Stampede at Shree Lairai Zatra Festival in Goa

In Goa, six persons lost their lives and over 50 others were injured in a stampede at the Shree Lairai Zatra festival in Shirgao village at Bicholim. The injured are undergoing treatment at Bicholim Health Centre in Mapusa District Hospital and Goa Medical College and Hospital. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant met the injured people at the Mapusa District Hospital.

The state government initiated an emergency



response immediately after the incident. All necessary medical arrangements have been made and government is closely monitoring the condition of each patient.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief at loss of lives in the incident. In a social media post, Mr Modi wished speedy recovery for those injured. He said, the local administration is assisting those affected.