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Electric shock triggers stampede at Hasanamba Temple in Karnataka's Hassan

According to the information, the incident occurred after a few people reportedly experienced electric shock when an electric wire broke down.

Stampede in Karnataka Image Source : ANIA stampede occurred at Hasanamba Temple in Karnataka's Hassan district.

In a tragic incident, a stampede situation ensued at Hasanamba Temple in Karnataka's Hassan district on Friday. According to the information, the incident occurred after a few people reportedly experienced electric shock when an electric wire broke down. The injured were rushed to hospital. 

Speaking to the media, Hassan SP Mohammad Sujitha said that people panicked and started rushing following the incident.

"Around 1.30 pm, there was some electric shock due to a wire broken nearby. People panicked and started rushing. KEB and HESCOM officials are here. They're checking. Three people were sent to the hospital, a few others also sent to the hospital. Doctors have clarified that they are all out of danger. Time is less for darshan, that's why the crowd is more. We have arranged everything properly now," he added.