Tragic end to Dushera festival

Patna city witnesses a tragic end to Dushera festival. Thirty-two people killed and at least 15 are seriously injured in the stampede that broke out at Gandhi Maidhan in Bihar’s capital Patna yesterday evening shortly after traditional Ravan Vadh celebrations ended. Most of the victims are women and children. This tragic incident happens in the presence of Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manji, who also came to watch Ravan effigy burning festival. The rumors about live electric wire falling on the ground have led to the stampede and took lives of 32 people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed shock and grief for the tragic incident. He granted Rs. 2 lakh each for the next of those killed.