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At Least 168 Pilgrims Killed in Indian Stampede

World (tags: india, hindu temple, deaths, bomb threat, sad, humans, corruption, terrorism )

- 48 days ago - washingtonpost.com

Thousands celebrating a Hindu festival at a Jodhpur temple were panicked by false rumors of a bomb. At least 168 people were killed Tuesday morning when thousands of pilgrims stampeded at a Hindu temple in the historic town of Jodhpur in western India.

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Louise L. (41)

Tuesday September 30, 2008, 4:13 pm
It's always so sad when some crowded event leads to a stampede. I just can't imagine stepping on someone to escape. Thanks, Mae.

Past Member (0)

Tuesday September 30, 2008, 4:23 pm
they all looked so forwad to this wonderful celebration -the unexpected turned this into a mourning -how devestating -my heart and thoughts are with them all. Self preservation is a common reaction worldwide under the "threat" of exploding doom.