More than 100 people, including women and children, were killed after a stampede broke out at a 'satsang' (prayer meeting) organised by a self-styled godman, Bhole Baba aka Narayan Saakar Hari, in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras on Tuesday afternoon.
(Hathras Stampede Helpline Numbers: 05722-227041 and 05722-227042)
He is believed to be at his 'ashram' in Mainpuri, about 100 km from the Phulrai village, where he held the doomed event attended by lakhs of devotees.
A committee has been set up to investigate the incident.
Here are the Highlights on stampede in Hathras:
Hathras Stampede:
Thousands of people pressed into a small area, and then people began falling like nine pins, getting crushed under the weight of the crowd. Post-mortem reports of some of the victims of the Hathras tragedy, in which 121 people were killed, have revealed that, just like in other stampedes, the deaths were largely caused by chest injuries and suffocation.
The other causes of the deaths in the 21 post-mortems conducted so far have been found to be head injuries, shock and haemorrhage.
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Hathras Stampede: Rajya Sabha MPs Express Grief
The Rajya Sabha members have expressed condolences over the Hathras stampede incident that occurred yesterday.
Rajya Sabha Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury said, "This is a very unfortunate incident. A majority of women have died in this incident."
Another Rajya Sabha MP KTS Tulsi said, "This is a very tragic incident. It's high time that standard procedures are maintained. It is very tragic that the government is not able to control these mishaps. The government needs to do something about it."
Yogi Adityanath With People Injured In Hathras Stampede
Yogi Adityanath met those injured in the Hathras stampede.
— CM Office, GoUP (@CMOfficeUP) July 3, 2024
Yogi Adityanath On Hathras Stampede
Mr Adityanath also said that the judicial inquiry committee will find who is responsible for tragedy and will also probe if it was conspiracy.
Yogi Adityanath On Hathras Stampede
"Culprits won't be spared," Yogi Adityanath has said during a press conference on Hathras stampede. He said a judicial enquiry by a retired High Court judge will be conducted.
"Retired senior officials of the Administration and Police will also be a part of it," he told reporters.
Yogi Adityanath On Hathras Stampede
Mr Adityanath has said the Hathras 'Satsang' organisers tried to cover up the incident. He has said the government will investigate the lapses.
Yogi Adityanath On Hathras Stampede
Confirming what other officials said earlier, Yogi Adityanath has said that the Hathras stampede took place when the 'satsang' ended and Bhole Baba's devotees rushed to seek his blessings.
Hathras Stampede Victims From UP, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh: Yogi Adityanath
Yogi Adityanath is currently addressing a press conference on the Hathras stampede and said the victims were residents of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
He said out of the 121 victims, six were from other states: four from Haryana and one each from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
He also said that 31 injured in the hospital are out of danger.
जनपद हाथरस में पत्रकार बंधुओं से वार्ता... https://t.co/aegJal8lyf
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) July 3, 2024
Bhole Baba, Who Held Hathras Event, Had Sexual Assault Cases Against Him
A 'satsang' gathering in Uttar Pradesh addressed by self-styled godman Suraj Pal, known as Bhole Baba, to his followers, descended into chaos and tragedy as a stampede resulted in the deaths of 121 people.
Hathras Stampede: Yogi Adityanath At Incident Site
A day after 121 people were killed in Hathras stampede, Yogi Adityanath visited the incident site.
#WATCH | Hathras Stampede accident | UP CM Yogi Adityanath reaches and inspects the accident spot where the stampede took place yesterday pic.twitter.com/I5hAxtP0dQ
— ANI (@ANI) July 3, 2024
Hathras Stampede: Yogi Adityanath's Meet With Officials After Incident
Yogi Adityanath has chaired a meeting with senior officials regarding the Hathras stampede accident.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath chairs a meeting with officials regarding the Hathras Stampede Accident. pic.twitter.com/ziTf51Vyf4
— ANI (@ANI) July 3, 2024
Eyewitnesses Describe What Happened At Hathras Stampede Site
The stampede in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras that killed 121 people was triggered by a mad rush for dust. Men, women and children fell over each other, getting crushed, just to collect dust stirred up by the car of a self-styled godman.
No Emergency Exits, Lack Of Cops: What Led To Hathras Stampede?
Tough questions are being asked after 121 people were killed during a stampede at a 'religious' event in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras Tuesday evening, including who permitted such a large rally and why there were no crowd-control or safety measures.
What Led To Killer Hathras Stampede
On stampede accident, Hathras sub-divisional magistrate has written the district's magistrate and said, "Narayan Hari Sarkar reached the venue at 12.30 pm and the event went on for an hour. When the baba left the venue, people started rushing towards him to seek his blessings.
"A large number of people were already standing on the divider at the GT road and started running towards baba. To prevent the crowd from reaching baba, his private security and 'sevadar' pushed some people and they fell down. The crowd went out of control and panicked. To get relief from this, people rushed towards the open field nearby where multiple people slipped on a slope and the people started running over them," Mr Sikandra Rao wrote.
UP Stampede: Hathras Event Organisers Hid Evidence, Says FIR
At least 121 people died after a stampede broke out at a religious event in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras last afternoon.
UP Stampede: Yogi Adityanath Meets Injured
Yogi Adityanath has met the people injured in the Hathras stampede incident.
"There Should Be A Law On Such 'Satsang'": Mallikarjun Kharge After Hathras Stampede
Mallikarjun Kharge, the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, today spoke on the Hathras stampede in the House and said that there should a law on such 'satsang'.
He cited 'nakli babas' who are currently in jail and spoke about the people's "blind faith" in such self-styled godmen.
Hathras Stampede: Rajya Sabha Chairman Expresses Condolences
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has expressed condolences for the lives lost in the Hathras stampede and prayed for speedy recovery of injured.
As the House resumed proceedings, he said, "All necessary steps have been taken to provide medical aid to the injured and authorities have set up a committee to investigate the matter."
Chairman #RajyaSabha expresses condolences for the lives lost in Hathras, UP stampede & prays for speedy recovery of injured.
— SansadTV (@sansad_tv) July 3, 2024
All necessary steps have been taken to provide medical aid to the injured & authorities have set up a committee to investigate the matter,says @VPIndia pic.twitter.com/rtfO4qZlXn
Hathras Stampede Helpline Numbers
Here are the helpline numbers:
Yogi Adityanath has arrived in Hathras after the stampede incident. He is scheduled visit the incident site and meet the families of the victims.
Mr Adityanath will address a press conference in the afternoon.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath arrives in Hathras, to meet those injured in the stampede incident
— ANI (@ANI) July 3, 2024
121 people lost their lives and 28 people were injured in the incident pic.twitter.com/z7VnybRoZv
Hathras Stampede Updates: Petition In Supreme Court Seeking High-Level Inquiry
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking direction to appoint a five-member expert committee under the supervision of a retired Supreme Court judge to enquire into the Hathras stampede incident.
It also sought direction to the committee to suggest and frame guidelines and safety measures to avoid such incidents in public gatherings.
UP Stampede: Yogi Adityanath To Visit Hathras Incident Site, Meet Families Of Victims
Yogi Adityanath will visit the Hathras stampede site and will meet the families of victims, Uttar Pradesh Minister Asim Arun told the news agency ANI.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | Hathras Stampede | UP Minister & BJP MLA Asim Arun says, "As per the information that the police has 121 people have died in the incident. 19 bodies are yet to be identified. The information that we have as of now through eyewitnesses - when the programme… pic.twitter.com/4z16eo41dT
— ANI (@ANI) July 3, 2024
Hathras Stampede: Yogi Adityanath Likely To Visit Incident Site
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is likely to visit the spot near Phulrai village in the Sikandar Rau area where the stampede took place on Tuesday afternoon when a crowd of thousands gathered for a 'satsang' by religious preacher Bhole Baba.
2.5 Lakh Crowd, Patchy Prep, A Dust Rush: What Led To Killer UP Stampede
A massive crowd, organisers' laxity and inadequate police deployment contributed to the massive tragedy in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras in which 121 people have died during a stampede at a religious gathering.
Hathras Stampede: Case Filed Against 'Satsang' Organisers, No Mention Of Bhole Baba
At least 121 people died after a stampede broke out at a religious event in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras last evening.
Hathras Stampede: Who Is Bhole Baba, UP Godman Whose Satsang Led To Incident
A day after over 121 people were killed in a stampede in UP's Hathras, questions are being raised over the satsang organised by self-styled guru Bhole Baba aka Narayan Saakar Hari whose congregation the victims belonged to.
Hathras Stampede Incident: Petition In High Court Demanding CBI Inquiry
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Allahabad High Court demanding an inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the Hathras stampede incident.
The PIL has been filed by advocate Gaurav Dwiwedi, a lawyer at the Allahabad High Court.
Hathras Stampede: 6 Victims Yet To Be Identified
According to the Office of the Relief Commissioner, six victims are yet to be identified. Barring seven children and a man, all the casualties were women.
UP Hathras Stampede: "Left Nothing", Says Man Who Lost Wife, Mother, Daughter
Vinod, who lost his wife, mother and 16-year-old daughter in the Hathras stampede, expressed his grief over the incident, saying that he lost everything.
Hathras Stampede: Bodies On Ice Blocks, Families Wait For Autopsy
Scores of bodies were lying on blocks of ice inside the government hospital here on Tuesday night in the aftermath of the deadly stampede at a religious congregation, as the wailing relatives of the victims waited outside in drizzle to take mortal re
Hathras Stampede Death Count Rises To 121
The death count in Hathras stampede has increased to 121, officials said.
Hathras Stampede Helpline Numbers
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched two helpline numbers -- 05722227041 and 05722227042 -- after the Hathras stampede incident.
Hathras Stampede: What FIR 'Satsang' Organisers Said
"Due to the uncontrollable crowd leaving the venue, devotees sitting on the ground were crushed. On the other side of the road, the crowd running in the water and mud-filled fields was forcibly stopped by the organizing committee with sticks, due to which the pressure of the crowd kept increasing and women, children, and men kept getting crushed," the FIR against the 'satsang organisers' in Hathras said.
"The police and administrative officials present on the spot made every possible effort and sent the injured people to the hospital with the available resources. But no cooperation was given by the organizers," it added.
Hathras Stampede: Case Against 'Satsang' Organisers
A case has been filed against the 'satsang organisers' in Hathras, officials said.
According to the FIR, permission was granted for 80,000 people but more than 2.5 lakh devotees attended the event.
They have been charged under sections 105, 110, 126 (2), 223, and 238 of the new criminal code Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
A high-level committee has been formed to investigate the incident.
The panel will be headed by the Additional Director General of Police, Agra, and the Aligarh Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said.
Hathras Stampede Updates: Forensic Unit, Dog Squad At Accident Site
In Hathras, a forensic unit and a dog squad have reached the stampede site. Teams of the Uttar Pradesh Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are also present.
Hathras Stampede: Top Cops At Accident Site, Godman's Ashram
Baba Narayan Hari is likely to be arrested soon after at least 116 people died in a stampede at his 'satsang' (religious congregation) in Hathras on Tuesday.
The self-styled godman, whose original name is Suraj Pal and is also known as Saakar Vishwa Hari Bhole Baba, is believed to be at his 'ashram' in Mainpuri, about 100 km from near the Phulrai village, where he held the event attended by thousands of devotees.
Many senior police officials are at the Hathras stampede site, while others are at his ashram, the Ram Kutir Charitable Trust.
Besides police personnel, an NDTV team at the ashram also saw his devotees gathering in large numbers.
Hathras Stampede: Man Who Lost Wife, Mother, Daughter In UP Stampede
Vinod, who lost his wife, mother and 16-year-old daughter in the Hathras stampede, expressed his grief over the incident, saying that he lost everything.
Most Victims Of Hathras Stampede Identified: UP Government
Most of the 116 people who died in a stampede during a 'satsang' organised in Sikandra Rao area of the Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday have been identified, the Uttar Pradesh government said.
"Extremely Unfortunate": Bihar Deputy Chief Minister On Hathras Stampede
#WATCH | Hathras stampede: Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary says, "...It is extremely unfortunate. The government is reviewing it. It is unfortunate that so many people lost their lives..." pic.twitter.com/92YStGHlAM
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2024
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | Hathras Stampede | BJP MLA Asim Arun says, "I have spoken to the injured in the incident...There was an incident of stampede in which, as per the information received so far, 116 people have died and 22 people are being treated in various hospitals in… pic.twitter.com/c4kEcBV1UF
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2024
"We did not find Baba ji...": Deputy SP on Hathras stampede
After the Uttar Pradesh police carried out a search operation at Ram Kutir Charitable Trust in Mainpuri district in search of 'Bhole Baba', who hold a Satsang in Hathras where a stampede took place claiming the lives of 116 people, Deputy Superintendent of Police Sunil Kumar revealed that Baba ji was not found inside the campus.
"We did not find Baba ji inside the campus...He is not here..." said Deputy SP Sunil Kumar.
Aligarh DM Vishak G Iyer said that as many as 23 bodies have been brought to Aligarh and a total of three injured people are receiving treatment and out of them one is in critical condition.
"Shocked, Saddened About The Tragic Event In Hathras": Chinese Envoy To India
Shocked and saddened about the tragic events in Hathras, UP.
— Xu Feihong (@China_Amb_India) July 2, 2024
Deeply mourn for the lives lost and extend heartfelt sympathies to victims' families. Wish the injured a speedy recovery.
The Survivors Account Of Hathras Tragedy
#WATCH | An eyewitness in the Hathras stampede incident, says "We had come here to attend the Satsang from Agra. My 15-year-old daughter is missing. Around 20-25 people had come from Agra but we can't find my daughter anywhere. Police say they do not know anything..." pic.twitter.com/2zc1syPRZw
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2024
#WATCH | Shakuntala Devi, an eyewitness in the Hathras stampede incident, says "There was a Satsang of Bhole Baba going on. Right after the Satsang finished, several people started coming out from there. A stampede took place as the road was uneven and people fell on each… pic.twitter.com/1Aaa6OOvAm
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2024
"Hathras Incident Is Extremely Heart-Wrenching": Yogi Adityanath
#WATCH | On Hathras stampede, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath says, "The incident is extremely sad and heart-wrenching... Local organisers had organised a program of 'Bhole Baba'. After the program, when the preacher of the Satsang was coming down from the stage, suddenly a… pic.twitter.com/q8ig2MIQ5T
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2024
In view of the tragic incident that took place in Hathras district, Hathras Police has issued helpline numbers 9259189726 and 9084382490 for the help of the general public. Information or information related to the above incident can be obtained from the above numbers.
जनपद हाथरस में घटित दुःखद घटना के दृष्टिगत हाथरस पुलिस द्वारा आम लोगों की सहायता हेतु हेल्पलाईन नंबर 9259189726 तथा 9084382490 जारी किये गये हैं। उक्त घटना से सम्बंधित जानकारी अथवा सूचना उक्त नंबरों से प्राप्त की जा सकती है। https://t.co/CE2haHMuUw
— UP POLICE (@Uppolice) July 2, 2024
Update: 116, including children, killed in stampede at religious event in UP, says senior cop
"The death of a large number of devotees including women and children in the accident in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh is extremely sad. May God give a place to the departed souls in his lotus feet and give strength to the bereaved family to bear this shock. I wish for the speedy recovery of those injured in the accident," Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said.
उत्तर प्रदेश के हाथरस में हुए हादसे में महिलाओं व बच्चों सहित बड़ी संख्या में श्रद्धालुओं की मृत्यु अत्यंत दुखद है। ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्माओं को अपने श्रीचरणों में स्थान दें व शोक संतप्त परिजनों को इस आघात को सहन करने का संबल दें।हादसे में घायलों के जल्द स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूँ।
— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) July 2, 2024
Around 70 cops were deployed to manage a crowd of thousands. The UP government has directed action against the organisers.
Hathras Stampede Update
- The Chief Minister is holding a meeting with officials at his residence
- The three ministers, chief secretary and the Director General of Police are updating the Chief Minister
- The Chief Minister has ordered strict action against any accused
The administration has issued helpline numbers : 05722227041 and 05722227042
87, Including Children, Killed In Stampede At Religious Event In UP https://t.co/9U7xlFLK5F @tanishqq9 reports pic.twitter.com/KvjzVW4c5J
— NDTV (@ndtv) July 2, 2024
The medical team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) will soon reach the site, the Home Ministry said.
"Teams On Alert, All Resources Will Be Provided": UP Official
#WATCH | Agra | Hathras Stampede | Chief Medical Officer Arun Srivastava says, "The medical college has been put on alert...The teams in medical college are on alert mode. Forensic experts have also been arranged...Five ambulances have been sent...All the resources will be… pic.twitter.com/xiXm4y7k4K
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2024
#WATCH | On the Hathras stampede incident, Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav says "...The Uttar Pradesh government should take the strictest action against this and the injured should be provided immediate help. There should be an investigation into this as to why this accident… pic.twitter.com/Spm3OZWAHt
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2024
PM Modi Announces Rs 2 Lakh Compensation To Family Of Victims
The Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased in the mishap in Hathras. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 2, 2024
"Very sad news has been received about a stampede during a satsang organised in village Rati Bhanpur of Sikandra Rao area in Hathras," Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said.
"The Uttar Pradesh government has directed the district administrative officials to carry out rescue and relief operations and provide proper treatment in hospitals in Hathras and nearby districts. Medical and paramedical staff of the health department along with ambulances and other necessary resources have been deployed on a war footing," Mr Pathak said.
"Government-level officials of the health department from Lucknow have been instructed to remain in constant touch with the field staff," he said.
"Deeply Saddened By Tragic Accident In Hathras": Amit Shah
"I am deeply saddened by the tragic accident in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. I express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this accident," Home Minister Amit Shah said.
उत्तर प्रदेश के हाथरस में हुए दुःखद हादसे से मन अत्यंत व्यथित है। इस दुर्घटना में जान गँवाने वाले लोगों के परिवारजनों के प्रति संवेदनाएँ व्यक्त करता हूँ। ईश्वर उन्हें यह कष्ट सहने की शक्ति दें। स्थानीय प्रशासन राहत कार्यों में जुटा है। घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 2, 2024
"May God give them strength to bear this pain. The local administration is engaged in relief work. I wish for the speedy recovery of the injured," he addeed.
Hathras Updates
- Instructions to provide financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh each to the family of the victims and Rs 50,000 each to the injured
- Instructions to form a team under the leadership of ADG, Agra and Commissioner, Aligarh to investigate the causes of the accident
- FIR will be lodged against the event organizers, the government is preparing for major action
"Express My Condolences For Those Who Lost Their Lives": PM On Hathras Stampede
"I just heard the news about the incident in Hathras. Many have died in the stampede. I express my deep condolence for those who lost their lives. I wish for the speedy recovery of the injured and the state government is coordinating the relief operations," Prime Minister Modi said during his address in the Lok Sabha.
President of India tweets, "The news of the death of many devotees including women and children in the accident in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh is heart-rending. I express my deepest condolences to those who lost their family members and pray for the speedy recovery of those… pic.twitter.com/voVrcGNqMY
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2024
Hathras Updates
- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is directly monitoring the situation of the Hathras accident
- Instructions to form a team under the leadership of ADG, Agra and Commissioner, Aligarh to investigate the causes of the accident, The Chief Minister sought a report in the next 24 hours
- Yogi Adityanath has instructed Minister Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary, and Sandeep Singh to reach the incident site.
- Instructions have been given to the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police to reach the incident site
- Relief and rescue work is being done on a war footing.
"The news of the death of a large number of devotees and many being injured due to a stampede during the Satsang in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh is heart-breaking. May God grant peace to the departed souls. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured," Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi said.
हाथरस, उत्तर प्रदेश में सत्संग के दौरान भगदड़ की वजह से बड़ी संख्या में श्रद्धालुओं की मृत्यु एवं कई के घायल होने का समाचार हृदयविदारक है।
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) July 2, 2024
ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्माओं को शांति प्रदान करें। शोक-संतप्त परिजनों के प्रति मेरी गहरी संवेदनाएं। घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करती हूं।…
"I appeal to the state government to provide proper compensation to the victims and make arrangements for the treatment of the injured," she added.
"Administration In Investigating Matter": District Magistrate On Hathras Stampede
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | Hathras Stampede | Hathras DM Ashish Kumar says, "... District administration is investigating the matter. The injured are being taken to the hospital and people are still being recovered... A figure of nearly 50-60 deaths has been reported to me by the… pic.twitter.com/vHfypBJ9QO
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2024
Mayawati Expressed Condolences To Families Of Those Killed In Stampede, Demands Probe
यूपी के जिला हाथरस में सत्संग के दौरान मची भगदड़ में काफी संख्या में लोगों की हुई मौत व अनेकों के घायल होने तथा आगरा में भी बौध/भीमकथा के दौरान एक युवक की हुई हत्या अति-दुःखद। सरकार इन घटनाओं की जाँच कर उचित कार्रवाई तथा पीड़ित परिवारों की आर्थिक मदद करे।
— Mayawati (@Mayawati) July 2, 2024
"Incident In Hathras Is Extremely Painful": Defence Minister
"The accident that happened in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh is extremely painful. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families of those who have lost their loved ones in this accident. Along with this, I wish for the speedy recovery of all the injured," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said.
उत्तर प्रदेश के हाथरस ज़िले में हुआ हादसा अत्यंत पीड़ादायक है। इस दुर्घटना में जिन्होंने अपनों को खोया है, उन शोकाकुल परिजनों के प्रति मेरी गहरी संवेदनाएं। इसके साथ ही मैं सभी घायलों के जल्द से जल्द स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं। राज्य सरकार की देखरेख में स्थानीय प्रशासन सभी…
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 2, 2024
"Under the supervision of the state government, the local administration is providing all possible help to all the victims," he said.
"Extremely Painful": Rahul Gandhi On Deaths Due To Stampede In UP
उत्तर प्रदेश के हाथरस में सत्संग के दौरान मची भगदड़ से कई श्रद्धालुओं की मृत्यु का समाचार अत्यंत पीड़ादायक है।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 2, 2024
सभी शोकाकुल परिजनों को अपनी गहरी संवेदनाएं व्यक्त करते हुए घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की आशा करता हूं।
सरकार और प्रशासन से अनुरोध है कि घायलों को हर संभव उपचार एवं…
President Droupadi Murmu Expressed Condolences To Families Of Those Who Were Killed
उत्तर प्रदेश के हाथरस जिले में हुई दुर्घटना में महिलाओं और बच्चों सहित अनेक श्रद्धालुओं की मृत्यु का समाचार हृदय विदारक है। मैं अपने परिवारजनों को खोने वाले लोगों के प्रति गहन शोक संवेदना व्यक्त करती हूं तथा घायल हुए लोगों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करती हूं।
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 2, 2024
Hathras District Magistrate Ashish Kumar said that, according to numbers received from the community health centre, 50-60 people had died from the district. Officials in Etah district confirmed the deaths of an additional 27.
"We have received 27 bodies, of which 25 are female and two are male. Some injured have also been taken to hospitals. We have heard that there was a stampede during a 'satsang'," said Chief Medical Officer, Etah, Dr Umesh Kumar Tripathi.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken note of the incident and, on his directions, a committee has been set up to investigate the incident. President Droupadi Murmu also expressed her condolences to the families of those who were killed.
