'Tent fell, barricades collapsed': Stampede-like situation at Ujjain temple leaves devotees injured

NEW DELHI: Several devotees were reportedly injured after a stampede-like situation broke out near the Mahakaleshwar Temple complex in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain on Monday, amid a massive crowd gathered for Nag Panchami and Sawan Somvar.

The incident was reported near Harsiddhi Chauraha after a rumour about electric current in barricades triggered panic among devotees heading towards the Shri Nagchandreshwar Temple, according to ANI. Some barricades reportedly broke as the crowd surged, leaving several devotees injured .