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Seven Killed in Stampede at Ashok Dham Temple in Bihar During Religious Gathering

A sudden stampede at the Ashok Dham temple in Lakhisarai, Bihar, killed seven women and injured more than a dozen others, raising urgent questions about crowd safety at major religious events.

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At least seven die in Bihar temple stampede

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Seven killed, several injured in stampede at Lakhisarai temple

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Seven dead after power line snaps at temple

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Bihar government announces compensation for victims' families

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