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147 killed, 55 injured in Jodhpur temple stampede

Jodhpur, September 30:: Nearly 150 people were crushed to death and 55 others injured in a stampede early this morning caused by a rush of devotees in the Chamunda Devi temple in the 15th century Mehrangarh Fort on a hillock here on the first day of Navaratri festival. In a virtual repeat of the Naina Devi temple stam ....Read more

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jodhpur .By: Deepak | Thursday , 2 Oct '08 21:38:32 PM Reply | Forward pls read dis

Jodhpur temple stampedeBy: Pinak Kemkar | Wednesday , 1 Oct '08 17:36:21 PM Reply | Forward It is sorry state of affairs that inspite of similar incidents in different states the administrators are not learning from past. we ultimately leave it as a wish of god and forget.

DEPRESSINGBy: SHEREEN | Wednesday , 1 Oct '08 14:10:46 PM Reply | Forward it is really depressing to find out that stampedes still occur, we go to worship why is there death tolls at the end of the day. we all are there for the same reason. we need peace and harmony not deaths.

May the best manage the templesBy: Som Karamchetty, PHD | Wednesday , 1 Oct '08 6:56:40 AM Reply | Forward It is tragic and a shame that such stampedes take place at religious places. The best solution is to get the government out of managing temples and other religious places and events. Government officials treat pilgrims as animals and move them in constricted pens. In the case of a temple in the South, when I pointed out a potential problem, they passed the buck on. Let the affairs of temples and festivals be handled by independent trusts with accountability and transparency. I understand that both Shirdi and Satya Sai Baba trusts make excellent arrangements. Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam is very rich and has advanced technological systems. State Governments may focus on law and order on the periphery of the temple (Gurdwara, church, and mosque) towns. I hope BJP and other religiously inclined parties join together and get the governments out of religious duties.

StampedeBy: Aniket Khomeni | Wednesday , 1 Oct '08 6:32:10 AM Reply | Forward This is be conspiracy to kill hindus by christian missionary. All minorities must be to leave India. Then peace to come. Jai Shri Ram

Innocent lives could have been saved by education.By: Sureshwar | Wednesday , 1 Oct '08 2:46:12 AM Reply | Forward Only with discipline and patience that we can avoid such catastrophies. It is really hard for the families to absorb such losses. Unfortunately, pushing, rushing, elbowing has become our national character instead of dignified values. Perhaps all religious places should start teaching their importance to save the lives of devotees.

Blame not CentreBy: Pema | Wednesday , 1 Oct '08 1:53:15 AM Reply | Forward One cannot blame the New Delhi for every mishap. Its the state government (Police and civil administration) and temple authority to control the crowd. Its also the responsibility of the devotees and public to be in queue and not try to jump ahead of others.

Safety FirstBy: A Lalprasad | Tuesday , 30 Sep '08 23:36:43 PM Reply | Forward Organizers should take better safety steps during gathering of the heavy crowds. People also should learn to stay in line rathar than rushing to exit.

Criminal negligence?By: Dnyanesh | Tuesday , 30 Sep '08 23:33:47 PM Reply | Forward There is nothing that we can do to address this simple issue?1. Can we not have a floor made up of special (porous) material with rough surface so people will not slip? Have some better drainage system there?2. Can we not have queues for this activity?3. Can govt body not inspect these locations every year to see if they are taking precautionary measures? Taking responsibility after such incident can not bring back to priceless lives lost. When can we take actions on such issues?4. Can we not make sure that these locations have adequate space to accomodate these many people?5. Can we not learn and act from our past experiences?

Stampedes can be avoidedBy: Eddy | Tuesday , 30 Sep '08 22:40:55 PM Reply | Forward This incident shows the lack of discipline among Indians and all other South Asians. If there is such a rush at a temple (or even a rock concert for that matter) people should form Qs and the temple should hire a crowd management consultant. Only if the line keeps on moving in a disciplined manner can stampedes be avoided. Otherwise as population increases, crowds increase and herd mentality prevails, and a single shout of fire or bomb can lead to a stampede and tragedy.

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