Vaishno Devi stampede
Heavy rush of devotees was seen at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine on Saturday. (Photos: PTI)
Vaishno Devi stampede
At least 12 people were killed and many others injured in Vaishno Devi stampede.
Vaishno Devi stampede
The stampede resulted in deaths of devotees from Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and one from J&K.
Vaishno Devi stampede
The stampede occurred outside the sanctum sanctorum of Mata Vaishno Devi shrine.
Vaishno Devi stampede
Bodies of Vaishno Devi stampede victims are kept at a Community Health Centre at Katra.
Vaishno Devi stampede
Relatives of the victims at the mortuary at the base camp in Katra.
Vaishno Devi stampede
J&K police chief Dilbagh Singh said the stampede broke out following an argument among the devotees.
Vaishno Devi stampede
The stampede occurred around 2:15am near gate no. 3 at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan, official statement said.
Vaishno Devi stampede
PM Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased.
Vaishno Devi stampede
Some devotees had to return without 'darshan'.