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Women, children injured in stampede at Pune fort due to overcrowding

2026-02-18 12:20:00 UTC

With inadequate police deployment to manage the surge, the situation remained tense for some time at Pune’s Shivneri Fort. At narrow entry and exit points such as the Hathi Darwaza and Ganesh Darwaza below the Amberkhana, several people moved forward simultaneously, triggering the stampede.

Stampede at Shivneri Fort in Pune during Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti celebrations; several devotees injured, reports say

2026-02-18 12:20:00 UTC

The devotee turnout reportedly exceeded the fort’s capacity, leading to overcrowding in several narrow stretches.

Pune: Six injured in stampede-like situation at Shivneri Fort during Shiv Jayanti event

2026-02-18 12:20:00 UTC