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Bihar CM expresses shock over death of 7 devotees in stampede at Siddhnath temple

Patna, Aug 12 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday expressed his deep shock over the death of seven devotees in stampede at Siddhnath temple in Jehanabad district.
Kumar said he was deeply shocked over the deaths of seven devotees at Siddhnath temple in Jehanabad during Somwari puja. He prayed to almighty to give strength to bereaved family members to bear the tragedy.
He directed the authorities concerned to ensure payment of Rs 4 lakhs each to family members of deceased as early as possible, as compensation to them. He also prayed for early recovery of those injured in the incident.
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