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Janmashtami fair panic in Begusarai after swing collapse rumor injures over 15
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 06:32 PM
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A rumor that a swing had fallen during the Janmashtami fair in Cheria Baryarpur, Begusarai, triggered a panic, resulting in 15‑20 injuries after barricades gave way.
On Wednesday evening, a Janmashtami celebration at Cheria Baryarpur in Begusarai turned chaotic when a rumor spread that a swing had collapsed. The unverified claim caused attendees to rush for safety, breaking the temporary barricades that had been set up around the fairground.
The sudden surge of people created a stampede-like situation, and emergency services reported that between 15 and 20 individuals sustained injuries ranging from minor cuts to fractures. Local police and medical teams arrived quickly, providing first aid and transporting the seriously hurt to nearby hospitals.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the source of the misinformation and to assess the safety measures at the event. The police have urged the public to verify information before reacting and have promised stricter crowd‑control protocols for future religious gatherings.
The sudden surge of people created a stampede-like situation, and emergency services reported that between 15 and 20 individuals sustained injuries ranging from minor cuts to fractures. Local police and medical teams arrived quickly, providing first aid and transporting the seriously hurt to nearby hospitals.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the source of the misinformation and to assess the safety measures at the event. The police have urged the public to verify information before reacting and have promised stricter crowd‑control protocols for future religious gatherings.