 Location of Maharashtra state in India | |
| Date | 18 January 2014 |
|---|---|
| Location | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Deaths | 18 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 56 [1] |
On 18 January 2014, a stampede broke out in Mumbai near the Malabar Hill residence of Dawoodi Bohra's spiritual leader Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin, who had died on 17 January 2014. [2]
The stampede started around 1:30 a.m. when his supporters had assembled to pay their last respect after the gates were opened and the crowds burst in. [3] According to the BBC, "reports suggest people were crushed after the gates of the house where the body of Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin were kept were closed." [4] Eighteen people were confirmed dead and around fifty-six injured. [5] [6]
According to one mourner, "There were a lot of people pouring in, and there was not much attention given by the government and the police, who should have been here and who should have managed things." [7] Another mourner said, "In an attempt to get a glimpse of the Syedna, people started climbing on the main gates. Several fell and commotion ensued." [8]
A full list of the victims and their ages was later provided. [9]
At least 70,000 mourners attended the funeral of their spiritual leader. At least 18 people were killed and over 50 others were injured in a stampede that broke out early Saturday near the Malabar Hill residence of Syedna, officials said.