Pune: 4 devotees injured after slipping in queue at temple

Four devotees received minor injuries after slipping while they were in a queue on the steps a temple in Maharashtra's Pune district, officials said on Tuesday. The incident took place at the temple located in Jejuri town on Monday when people were standing there to offer prayers.

The district administration on Tuesday said there was no stampede and the devotees suffered minor injuries. All the patients are stable and not in any form of danger, and they have been provided with the best medical service, the official said.

A official from Jejuri police station said a palkhi (palanquin) was being taken up to the main temple and as it was raining, the steps became slippery. One person who was playing sanai (a musical instrument) slipped. The moment he fell down, two-three other devotees also fell on him and suffered minor injuries, the official said.