Odisha Chief Minister orders probe into Puri stampede, apologises to devotees

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UPDATED: Jun 29, 2025 14:02 IST

A stampede occurred at Puri's Jagannath Temple around 4 AM. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has ordered a probe into security lapses, stating 'Negligence is unpardonable'. He has sought forgiveness from devotees and promised strict action against those responsible. Eyewitnesses report insufficient police presence during the incident. Additional police have since been deployed to control the situation.

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