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Theatre actor playing demon slaughters pig, eats raw meat on stage in Odisha

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 3 December 2024
A 45-year-old theatre artist and an event organiser in Odisha's Ganjam district were arrested for animal cruelty after the artist killed and ate a pig during a performance. The incident sparked public outrage and was condemned by BJP legislators in the state assembly. Authorities are also pursuing others who displayed snakes during the event.
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Puri Rath Yatra Stampede: 3 Dead In Tragic Crowd Surge | Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 | Stampede

A devastating stampede during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, on June 29, 2025, claimed three lives and injured over 50 devotees. The incident occurred near Shree Gundicha Temple around 4:30 am, as thousands gathered for the chariot procession. Overwhelmed by the crowd, devotees faced chaos near Lord Jagannath’s chariot, leading to the tragedy. Emergency services rushed the injured to local hospitals, with six in critical condition. Odisha authorities have launched an investigation to address safety concerns, as this marks the first fatal stampede at the temple. Despite extensive security, including 10,000 police personnel, the incident has sparked debate over crowd management at the revered festival. #PuriStampede #RathYatra2025 #OdishaNews #JagannathYatra #TempleTragedy #PuriFestival #CrowdSurge #OdishaStampede #JagannathTemple #IndiaNews #FestivalChaos #PuriTragedy #RathYatraIncident #DevoteeSafety #GundichaTemple ~HT.410~ED.103~GR.125~

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