An Indian newspaper reported that the incident occurred at a mass religious protest ceremony, which was attended by some 50,000 people, and the sharp increase in the number of pilgrims was linked to the arrival of nearly two trains. The head of the Lakisaray district administration, Shaylandra Kumar, stated that because of the influx of people, a fence broke down in one section, after which people began to fall on each other.
An Indian newspaper reported that the incident occurred at a mass religious protest ceremony, which was attended by some 50,000 people, and the sharp increase in the number of pilgrims was linked to the arrival of nearly two trains. The head of the Lakisaray district administration, Shaylandra Kumar, stated that because of the influx of people, a fence broke down in one section, after which people began to fall on each other.