A tragic stampede at the Lairai Zatra fire-walking festival in Goa has claimed at least 6 lives and left around 80 injured, officials confirmed.<br /><br />Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the victims died before reaching the hospital and promised full government support for the affected families.<br /><br />Health Minister Vishwajit Rane noted that five people are critically injured and on ventilators, while others are being treated in a dedicated emergency ward.<br /><br />The Lairai Zatra, a major Hindu festival in Goa, features a traditional fire-walking ritual. Stampedes during large religious gatherings remain a recurring tragedy in India.<br /><br />#LairaiZatra #GoaTragedy #FireWalkingFestival #HinduFestivals #StampedeAwareness #PrayersForVictims #EmergencyResponse #GoaNews #CommunitySupport #IndiaSafety
