Seven devotees died and 12 were injured in a stampede at Ashok Dham temple in Bihar’s Lakhisarai on Monday morning (August 17, 2026).

The injured are admitted in Sadar (town) hospital.

The District Magistrate Shailendra Kumar said there was stampede at 6:40 am due to a heavy rush of devotees at the temple.

The incident occurred as devotees rushed to offer water to lord Shiva in the holy month of Shravan.

Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Shivam Kumar said, “Police personnel and officials of the district administration have reached the spot, and the rescue work is on.”

With inputs from PTI. More details to follow