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Seven Odia Pilgrims Die in Madhya Pradesh After Temple Visit
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 08:16 PM
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Seven residents of Odisha were found dead while returning from a temple trip in Madhya Pradesh, according to local reports.
Madhya Pradesh authorities confirmed that seven individuals from Odisha lost their lives while traveling back from a temple pilgrimage. The victims were part of a group that had visited a local shrine earlier in the day.
Police officials arrived at the scene after receiving distress calls and have begun a preliminary investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths. No official cause has been released, and investigators are collecting statements from any surviving members of the group and nearby witnesses.
The state government has expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and promised full cooperation with the inquiry. Local hospitals were alerted, and medical teams were dispatched to provide assistance to any injured persons.
Further details are expected as the investigation progresses, and officials have urged the public to refrain from speculation until factual findings are available.
Police officials arrived at the scene after receiving distress calls and have begun a preliminary investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths. No official cause has been released, and investigators are collecting statements from any surviving members of the group and nearby witnesses.
The state government has expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and promised full cooperation with the inquiry. Local hospitals were alerted, and medical teams were dispatched to provide assistance to any injured persons.
Further details are expected as the investigation progresses, and officials have urged the public to refrain from speculation until factual findings are available.