😱 Shiv Jalabhishek Shock Turns Deadly at Barabanki Temple – 2 Killed, 32 Injured! ⚡
- MediaFx
- Jul 28
- 2 min read
TL;DR:Early on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Ausaneshwar (Avsaneshwar) Mahadev Temple in Haidergarh, Barabanki (UP), a live electric wire snapped—apparently dislodged by monkeys—and fell onto a tin‑shed during the Jalabhishek ritual. That triggered a panic, causing a stampede: 2 devotees died and 32 more were injured and rushed to Haidergarh & Trivediganj CHCs. The administration has launched an inquiry and CM Yogi has announced relief aid.
🔥 What Happened & How It Unfolded
At around 2:30–3:00 AM on July 28, 2025, thousands of devotees had gathered at the Ausaneshwar Mahadev Temple for Jalabhishek, a sacred water‑offering ritual on the third Monday of Sawan.
Reports say monkeys jumped on an old overhead electric wire, snapping it. The live wire fell on a tin shed, sending electric shocks through the area — around 19 people were shocked, causing widespread panic.
Chaos ensued when rumors about electrocution spread rapidly, triggering a stampede‑like situation as devotees rushed to safety. Two devotees died—Prashant (22) from Mubarakpura died during treatment, while the other victim is yet to be identified. About 32 people were injured and taken to local health centres; some serious cases were referred to Barabanki district hospital.
District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi and other senior officials reached the site; law and order remain under control. The injured are being treated — most have been discharged except a few critical ones.
📊 Numbers at a Glance
🎯 Broader Context & Concerns
This tragedy comes just one day after a stampede at Haridwar’s Mansa Devi temple, where 8 people died and around 30 were injured in a panic amid rumors of electric current on stairways.
It highlights a repeating issue: infrastructure risks (like old wiring), overcrowding at religious events, and ineffective safety measures causing preventable disasters.
🛑 MediaFx Opinion (From the People’s Perspective)
From the working‑class point of view, this incident reveals a deeper systemic failure: lack of basic safety and oversight in popular public gatherings. Devotees—many from rural and semi‑urban backgrounds—come seeking peace, not peril. The temple management, power department, and local administration must be held accountable. Regular safety audits, proper wiring maintenance, crowd‑control planning, and better public awareness about infrastructure risks are crucial. Only when people’s safety is prioritized over shortcuts and negligence can such tragedies be avoided in future.
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