Eyewitnesses shared painful memories of the Nalanda Stampede. One woman said her mother pushed her toward the stairs to save her from the crushing crowd. In her final moments, the mother reportedly told her daughter, “Go daughter, we will not survive,” before the crowd separated them.

Relatives cried outside hospitals as bodies were taken back to their villages. Several children lost their mothers in the tragedy, leaving many families shattered.

Officials have started an investigation into the incident. Early reports suggest overcrowding and poor crowd management during the temple gathering may have triggered the deadly stampede.

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After the Nalanda stampede, Bihar Director General of Police Vinay Kumar inspected the temple and raised serious concerns about management failures. He said the temple authorities focused more on collecting donations instead of arranging proper facilities for the large crowd.

The DGP also pointed out structural issues in the temple. According to him, the steep stairs and poorly designed entry and exit routes increased the risk of chaos during heavy gatherings.

Officials said around 25,000–30,000 devotees had gathered at the temple. However, there was no proper crowd control, drinking water facility, or emergency medical centre at the site.

Police have started reviewing CCTV footage to identify the cause of the incident. Authorities said strict legal action will follow if negligence by the temple management or officials is confirmed.

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