Odisha Government Confirms 2 Deaths, Denies Stampede At Puri Rath Yatra

Friday, 17 July 2026Newsdesk
Odisha Government Confirms 2 Deaths, Denies Stampede At Puri Rath Yatra
The Odisha government has confirmed the deaths of two devotees but denied reports of any stampede-like incident during the annual Rath Yatra festival.

New Delhi 17 July 2026

As per news report of NDTV,The Odisha government has confirmed the deaths of two devotees but denied reports of any stampede-like incident during the annual Rath Yatra festival, which commenced in the holy coastal town of Puri with the participation of lakhs of pilgrims from across the state, the country and abroad.

Source - NDTV

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