7 killed, several injured in stampede-like incident at Bihar’s Lakhisarai temple

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NEW DELHI: Seven people were killed and several others injured in a stampede-like incident at Ashokdham Temple in Bihar’s Lakhisarai on early Monday, as news agency ANI quoted Bihar police.The incident took place as a large crowd had gathered at the temple, officials said.It also took place on Shravan’s Somvaar, a day that typically draws large numbers of devotees to Shiva temples.SDPO Shivam Kumar told ANI, “Seven casualties have been reported. It is being said that an electric pole fell there and people were electrocuted, which led to a stampede-like situation. We can tell you the exact reason only after verifying everything.”

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