Bhopal/Satna: Ten pilgrims were killed and over 60 are believed to have suffered injuries in a stampede early today at Kamtanath Pahad Temple, about 80 kms away from Satna district headquarters, on the Madhya Pradesh-Uttar Pradesh border.

Large number of devotees had gathered at the religious place on the occasion of 'Amavasya' and the incident during the circumambulation of the Kamtanath Pahad (mountain). "Ten people were killed and over 60 are suspected to be injured in the stampede," Collector M L Meena said. Devotees, mostly women, encircle the mountain by lying and rolling on the path for worship.