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SUV Rams Pilgrims in Sabarkantha, 1 Dead; Crowd Torches Vehicle
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Moneycontrol•22-09-2026, 06:52
SUV Rams Pilgrims in Sabarkantha, 1 Dead; Crowd Torches Vehicle
- •An SUV allegedly rammed into pilgrims heading to Ambaji temple in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district, killing one and injuring 11.
- •The deceased was identified as Bharat Vaghela, a tea stall owner serving pilgrims.
- •The incident occurred near Dolgadh, 11 km north of Himmatnagar, during the annual Bhadarvi Poonam fair.
- •Following the crash, a crowd reportedly manhandled the driver and set the SUV ablaze.
- •The SUV driver has been detained and is being questioned; police are investigating allegations of a high-speed U-turn.
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An SUV allegedly rammed into a group of pilgrims walking towards the Ambaji temple in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district, leaving one person dead and 11 others injured. The crowd subsequently manhandled the driver and set the vehicle on fire.
The deceased was identified as Bharat Vaghela, a tea stall owner who had set up a roadside stall along the highway to serve pilgrims walking to the Ambaji temple.
The pilgrims were travelling on foot to participate in the annual Bhadarvi Poonam fair held at the Ambaji temple, which takes place from September 20 to 26.
