Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday apologized for the stampede near a temple in Puri. CM Majhi apologized to the devotees of Lord Jagannath. Three people have died in the stampede in Puri. Officials said that three people have lost their lives in the stampede near Sri Gundicha Temple in the early hours of Sunday. About 50 other people have also been injured.

CM apologized to the devotees of Jagannath

On this accident, CM Majhi posted a link in Odia language on the social media platform 'X' and said, 'I and my government apologize to all Jagannath devotees. We express our condolences to the families of the devotees who lost their lives in the stampede.'

Give us strength to bear the pain - CM

Along with this, CM Majhi said that he prays to Mahaprabhu Jagannath to give him the strength to bear this pain. He also said that the security lapse will be investigated and strict action will be taken against those found guilty.

Action will be taken against those responsible

Majhi said, 'This negligence is unforgivable. The security lapse will be investigated immediately and I have directed that necessary steps be taken to initiate strict action against those responsible for the incident.'

This accident happened in the early hours of Sunday

Officials said that the stampede near Sri Gundicha Temple took place around 4 am on Sunday. When hundreds of devotees had gathered near the temple to watch the Rath Yatra festival. He said that the injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital and the condition of six people is critical.