Stampede at Temple in Bihar, eight killed and several injured

Several of the injured individuals are described as critical. Just as on every Tuesday, a fair was being held at the Maghda temple today. 

The stampede occurred due to the excessive overcrowding at the site, according to



authorities. 

The temple falls under the jurisdiction of Deepnagar police station area Officials from the Laheri and Deepnagar police stations, along with the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Bihar Sharif, rushed to the scene to assess the situation.

In view of the gravity of the situation, shops set up at the fair in the surrounding area have been ordered to close down.