Hathras Stampede: 123 Killed, 200 Injured

Cause of Stampede

On 2 July 2024, a stampede at a Hindu religious event in the Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh, India, resulted in the deaths of at least 123 people. The stampede occurred as a large crowd of people gathered for a religious festival. The police had allowed 80,000 people to enter the venue for the gathering, which saw a much larger number of people turn up. The crush of people caused the stampede.

Impact of the Stampede

The stampede caused chaos and panic among the crowd. Many people were trampled to death, while others were injured in the crush. The injured were rushed to local hospitals, where they are receiving treatment. The stampede has left many families in mourning and has raised questions about the safety of such large gatherings.