Uttar Pradesh: More than 100 dead in stampede at satsang in Hathras

CM Yogi Adityanath’s office seeks report on organizers of ‘satsang’

July 2, 2024

Death toll in Hathras stampede tragedy crosses 100

In a shocking mishap, at least 100 people were dead, including women and children, during a stampede at a ‘satsang‘ in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras on Tuesday.

The death toll in the stampede at a religious event in Hathras district is more than 100, Inspector General of Police for the Aligarh Range, Shalabh Mathur, said. He also said that an FIR would be filed against the organizers of the event.

The injured and dead were taken to hospitals in both Hathras and the neighbouring Etah district.

The ‘satsang’ was organized by the Manav Mangal Milan Sadbhavna Samagam Committee, was being held in Ratibhanpur and a huge crowd had gathered there to listen to the religious discourse.

The stampede likely took place due to overcrowding and humidity, a police officer said.

As per local sources, the stampede occurred as the event concluded when some people tried to move out of the pandal amid the humid conditions while others tried to push them back, leading to confusion and chaos.

The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) in Lucknow has sought a report about the stampede that led to several deaths.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a compensation of Rs.2 lakh each to the kin of the deceased and Rs.50,000 each to those injured in the incident.

The Chief Minister’s office has sought a report about the stampede and the organizers of the discourse and strict action is being planned against them.

Senior officials have reached the site of the incident to supervise rescue operations. The police force from adjoining districts has also been called in. ADG Agra Aparna Kulshretra has also reached Hathras.

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