Nalanda Stampede: 8 Dead, 12 Injured Due To Overcrowding At Sheetla Mata Temple In Bihar

Tuesdays typically see heavy footfall at the Sheetla Mata Temple in Nalanda, but overcrowding today led to a stampede at the site.

by Tashika Tyagi Updated: March 31, 2026 1:55 PM

Nalanda Stampede: 8 Dead, 12 Injured Due To Overcrowding At Sheetla Mata Temple In Bihar

On March 31, at least eight people were killed and around a dozen others seriously injured in a stampede at the Sheetla Mata Temple in Nalanda district, Bihar. The incident occurred as a large number of devotees gathered for worship on the last Tuesday of the month of Chaitra, leading to heavy overcrowding and a sudden rush in which several people were crushed.

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First Published: March 31, 2026 1:55 PM