A stampede occurred at a religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras on Tuesday, leading to multiple fatalities. The stampede occurred during a ‘satsang’.
The event, dedicated to Lord Shiva, took place in Ratibhanpur. As it concluded, a stampede broke out, resulting in several injuries among attendees, including women and children.
At least 87 individuals, including women and three children, lost their lives in a tragic stampede at a religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras on Tuesday, as confirmed by officials.
Following the incident, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the formation of a committee to investigate the matter. President Droupadi Murmu also conveyed her condolences to the families of the deceased.
Meanwhile, Etah SSP Rajesh Kumar Singh says, “… A religious event was going on in Mughalgarhi village of Hathras district when the stampede occurred. So far 27 dead bodies have been received in the Etah Hospital, including 23 women, 3 children, and 1 man. The injured have not reached the hospital… Further investigation is being carried out. Identification of these 27 bodies is being carried out…”
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Etah SSP Rajesh Kumar Singh says, “… A religious event was going on in Mughalgarhi village of Hathras district when the stampede occurred. So far 27 dead bodies have been received in the Etah Hospital, including 23 women, 3 children, and 1 man. The… https://t.co/Ih37mRehAY pic.twitter.com/xJa3AN4Yo4
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Hathras District Magistrate Ashish Kumar reported that approximately 50-60 deaths occurred in the district, based on information from the community health centre.
This is a developing story.
