Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati expressed profound sorrow over the tragic stampede at Saradhabali in Puri, which claimed the lives of three devotees and injured several others during the annual Rath Yatra festival.
Addressing the incident, Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati wrote, “I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in the unfortunate stampede at Saradhabali, Puri. My heartfelt condolences go to the bereaved families.”
Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in the unfortunate stampede at Saradhabali, Puri.
My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I pray to Mahaprabhu Jagannatha to grant strength to those in mourning and bless the injured with a swift and complete recovery.
May…
— Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati (@DrHariBabuK) June 29, 2025
“I pray to Mahaprabhu Jagannatha to grant strength to those in mourning and bless the injured with a swift and complete recovery. May His divine grace bring solace and healing to all affected by this tragedy,” the social media post read.
