In the wake of the alleged custodial death of Ajith Kumar, who died during a police inquiry conducted in Sivaganga district, five police personnel have been arrested, the Tamil Nadu government said.
Officials said a structured queue system has been implemented for devotees, and senior officials have been deployed both inside and outside the Jagannath Temple to ensure smooth movement and overall safety.
Goa Governor PS Shreedharan Pillai undertook a visit to several significant religious sites, including the Shree Sateri Shantadurga Temple in Xeldem, Quepem, the Our Lady of Poor Church in Tilamol, and the Shree Damodar Temple in Zambaulim, as part of the "Khushal Kalyan Yatra" initiative on
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a petition seeking a direction to the Centre and the Bihar government to hand over the control and management of the historic Mahabodhi Mahavira Temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, to the Buddhist community.
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Following the death of a temple guard from Sivaganga in police custody, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) spokesperson Kovai Sathyan alleged that this was the 25th custodial murder under Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and there was a blatant cover-up of evidence.
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On the fourth day of Rath Yatra, devotees gathered in large numbers to witness and be part of the grand event. The Rath Yatra began on June 27 from Jagannath Temple here. July 5 will mark the conclusion of the event, known as 'Bahuda Yatra'.
AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami condemned the incident and demanded a judicial inquiry into the matter and to provide compensation for Kumar's family.
"As you can see, a large number of devotees have gathered, and a large number of people are coming. This is more than in previous years. The incident that happened in the morning is being investigated. All the facts will come out as to why this happened," DGP YB Khurania told ANI.
Following the stampede during the Jagannath Rath Yatra, Senior Daitapati servitor (sevayat) of the Puri Jagannath Temple, Ramakrishna Das Mahapatra, on Sunday, expressed condolences for the victims and urged the administration to make good arrangements for the devotees.
Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania rushed to the Gundicha Temple to assess the situation after the stampede during the Jagannath Rath Yatra, which claimed three lives.
"We offer our heartfelt tributes to the departed soul and extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved family. We urge the state to take immediate action and uphold the dignity of the sacred Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath," Kadam said in a post on X.