Haridwar, Uttarakhand – A devastating stampede unfolded at the revered Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar on Sunday, July 27, 2025, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least six pilgrims and leaving many more injured. The incident occurred amidst a massive influx of devotees who had gathered at the shrine during the auspicious and highly crowded month of Shravan, once again bringing critical issues of crowd management and safety at religious sites to the forefront.