At least 40 dead in a stampede at a rally addressed by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president and actor Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on September 27, 2025.
| Photo Credit: M. Moorthy

Stampedes remain a recurring incident in India, especially during religious events, festivals and large gatherings. Despite numerous occurrences, persistent systemic problems in planning and crowd management remain unaddressed.

Here is a list of stampede incidents that have shaken India in the past, including the recent tragedy at Bihar’s Ashok Dham Temple, where seven devotees lost their lives due to crowd surge.

Published – June 05, 2025 12:12 pm IST