RAJAHMUNDRY: The Godavari Maha Pushkarams started on a tragic note with the death of at least three pilgrims and injuries to a dozen others following a stampede at the Pushkar Ghat in Kotagummam area of Rajahmundry on Tuesday.
The deceased were identified to be women but their details are yet to be ascertained by the authorities. The injured were rushed to Government Hospital in the city.
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