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Odisha confirms two Rath Yatra deaths, denies any stampede occurred
NDTV··17 Jul
The Odisha government on July 17 confirmed two deaths during the Puri Rath Yatra on July 16 and denied any stampede. Eight to nine lakh devotees attended despite rain. Seven people felt unwell and one man aged over 60 died during treatment. A separate devotee aged above 35 died after cardiac arrest. Officials said the festival remained peaceful and orderly.
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What It Means For You
- Two devotees died during the July 16 Puri Rath Yatra.
- Officials deny any stampede occurred despite lakhs attending in rain.
- Medical teams treated seven people who felt unwell during the festival.
What's Happening
- Odisha government confirmed two deaths on July 17.
- Eight to nine lakh devotees attended the Rath Yatra on July 16.
- CM Mohan Charan Majhi thanked devotees for peaceful conduct.
Rath Yatra Context
- One death involved a man aged over 60 during treatment.
- A second devotee aged above 35 died from cardiac arrest.
- The CMO said the festival remained orderly without stampede.
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