Bhubaneswar, July 17 -- Two people lost their lives after falling ill amid the massive crowd during the Rath Yatra festival in Puri on Thursday. A 60-year-old man reportedly died after experiencing breathing difficulties, whilst another person passed away due to a suspected cardiac arrest.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep grief over the tragic deaths. He directed senior officials to ensure the best possible treatment for those who sustained injuries or fell ill during the event.

On Thursday evening, the Chief Minister's Advisor Prakash Mishra and Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling visited the Puri District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) to review the situation.

Speaking to the media, they confirmed that six to seven devotees ...