New Delhi [India], July 27 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday expressed her condolences at the loss of lives in the stampede this morning on the route to the Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.

In a post on X, President Murmu wrote, 'The news of the death of many devotees in the stampede accident on the way to the Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar is deeply painful.'

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'I express my heartfelt condolences to all the grieving families. I pray that all the injured devotees recover quickly,' the post read.

Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal termed the incident as 'heart-wrenching' and prayed for strength for the families who lost their loved ones.

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In a post on X, Arvind Kejriwal wrote, 'The heart-wrenching incident of the stampede at the Mansa Devi Temple in the holy city of Haridwar has left the heart distressed. May God grant strength to those devotees who lost their loved ones, and may the departed souls find peace.'

He stated that the tragedy reveals a serious failure in arrangements and that those responsible must be held accountable.

'Such horrific incidents at religious sites expose the negligence of the arrangements. This is not just an accident, but a failure of the system, for which accountability must be established,' the post read.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister has ordered a magisterial inquiry and announced ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured in the stampede.

Addressing reporters, CM Dhami said, 'The injured are being treated. Some have been referred to AIIMS Rishikesh. Our priority is that they get good treatment and recover soon. A toll-free number has also been issued. Magisterial inquiry has been ordered and ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured, also announced.'

He said, 'Six people have died in this accident...' (ANI)