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Stampede in Mathura: SSP Shailesh Kumar Pandey Dismisses Rumours About Stampede During Laddu Maar Holi Celebrations, Says 'Rumours Are Being Spread' (Watch Video)

Dismissing the rumours, Shailesh Kumar Pandey, SSP of Mathura said, "Rumours of a stampede are being spread. There is a lot of crowd for sure but the security arrangements are adequate."

Stampede in Mathura: SSP Shailesh Kumar Pandey Dismisses Rumours About Stampede During Laddu Maar Holi Celebrations, Says 'Rumours Are Being Spread' (Watch Video)

Rumours about a stampede during "Laddu Maar Holi" celebrations in Barsana, Mathura have gone viral on social media. Dismissing the rumours, Shailesh Kumar Pandey, SSP of Mathura said, "Rumours of a stampede are being spread. There is a lot of crowd for sure but the security arrangements are adequate." SSP Pandey also requested people to not pay heed to rumours about stampede in Mathura. He further said, "Laddu maar holi celebrations are going on in Barsana. Devotees are offering prayers and celebrating amidst adequate security arrangements." Stampede At Mathura: Devotees Injured During Panic at Shreeji Temple's Pre-Holi Event.

'Rumours of a Stampede Are Being Spread'

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