Many dead in stampede at Sabarimala shrine

By IANS
Friday, January 14, 2011

VANDIPERIYAR - Many pilgrims were reported killed Friday evening in a stampede at the Sabarimala shrine where thousands had gathered to watch the celestial Makara Jyothi, police said.

According to reports, the tragedy occurred when a jeep ran into a group of pilgrims when they were returning after attending the pilgrimage.

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