A religious gathering in Haridwar turned tragic when a stampede broke out, killing six devotees and injuring several others. The incident occurred amid the ongoing Kanwar Yatra, a massive annual pilgrimage that draws millions of Shiva devotees from across India. Preliminary police investigations point to a rumour of electric shock in the crowd as the catalyst for the deadly panic. While authorities continue to investigate the precise cause, the tragedy underscores the urgent need for robust crowd management during large-scale religious events.