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32 Killed, More Than 15 Injured In Stampede During Dussehera Celebrations In Patna

Manish KumarOct 3, 2014, 21:06 IST

At least 32 people lost their lives and 15 others injured in a stampede during Dussehera celebrations at historic Gandhi Maidan in Patna. The chief secretary of Bihar has confirmed the number of casualties. According to initial reports, most of the people killed were women and children. Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi was reportedly present at Gandhi Maidan when this incident took place.