Puri Rath Yatra 2026 Crowd Surge: Two Devotee Dies, Around 100 Rescued During Pahandi Ritual
Posted on July 17, 2026 by Kanchan Bains
Quick Answer: Two devotee died and around 100 were rescued after a crowd surge during the Pahandi ritual at the 2026 Puri Rath Yatra in Odisha on Thursday. A second, unrelated death from cardiac arrest was also confirmed. The festival continues with heightened security. Officials also confirmed a second death during the festival. However, they […]