Varanasi, July 22: One elderly woman was killed in a stampede that broke out when thousands rushed to the ghats to take a holy dip in Ganga following the solar eclipse.
The particular incident happened at the Sheetla Ghat, that’s adjacent to the famous Dasashwamegh Ghat. Fourteen others were injured in the incident.
Thousands of people had converged on the Ghat steps to witness the celestial spectacle. The 65-year-old woman was apparently crushed by the surging crowds. Her identity is not yet known.
The stampede occurred due to the heavy rush of pilgrims at the Ghat, DIG P C Meena said.
An estimated 60,000-70,000 people had gathered at the Ghat to take the dip.
The injured have been rushed to hospitals.
–Agencies