Bhubaneswar: Government of Odisha, vide Home (Special Section) Department Notification No- 1389/C, Bhubaneswar dated 29.06.2025, have ordered an enquiry on the tragic incident of stampede, that led to death of three devotees near the Gundicha temple, Puri on 29.06.2025, by the Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Odisha.
In this connection, any person or organization, having any information or evidence (including video footage) about the circumstances leading to the incident, have been requested to share the same in person with the Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Odisha, Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, in her office or by mail at puritragedy.enquiry@odisha.gov.in by 20.07.2025 (Except on holidays).
The public hearings will be done at the State Guest House, Bhubaneswar on 09.07.2025 (3.00 PM onwards) and the Special Circuit House, Puri on 10.07.2025 (3.00 PM onwards). For any further information on the matter, it has been requested to contact the o/o the Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Odisha at (0674) 2536882/ 2391970.
