Pandit Sriram Sharma

Haridwar: 16 dead in stampede at Gayatri Sangh New Delhi: At least 16 people have been reportedly killed and 10 others injured in a stampede on Tuesday at Gayatri Sangh in Haridwar.

According to reports, tens of thousands of people had gathered for the centenary celebrations of religious Guru Pandit Sriram Sharma.

The centenary celebrations began on Monday and are on till the November 11.

The stampede broke out when a large number of followers tried to enter the gate of the Shantikunj Ashram to take part in a 'yagya', reports said. ...more    
12:29 PM, Nov 08, 2011