A tragic stampede at the Lairai Devi temple in Goa’s Shirgao village claimed six lives and left around 80 injured during the fire-walking ritual of the Lairai Zatra festival.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant confirmed the fatalities and pledged full support to victims' families.
Five of the injured are critical and on ventilator support, according to state health minister Vishwajit Rane.
Prime Minister Modi extended condolences.
The Lairai Zatra is one of Goa's most important Hindu festivals.
Deadly stampedes are a recurring risk at large religious gatherings in India.
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