Tragedy in Hathras: Stampede at Hindu Religious Event Kills Over 100
At Least 116 People, Mostly Women, Lose Their Lives in Suffocation
Heartbreaking Loss as Devotees Gather for Satsang
In a tragic incident on July 2, 2024, a stampede at a Hindu religious event in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, India, resulted in the deaths of at least 116 people, mostly women and children. The stampede occurred at a satsang, a religious congregation, in a village in Hathras district.
According to reports, the incident took place as devotees were leaving the event. The stampede reportedly began when some people stumbled and fell, causing others to panic and rush forward. Many people were crushed or suffocated in the ensuing chaos.
Officials say that over 100 people were rushed to nearby hospitals, where many succumbed to their injuries. The exact cause of the stampede is still under investigation.
The stampede has sent shockwaves across India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and ordered an inquiry into the incident. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has also announced compensation for the families of the deceased.
The tragedy has highlighted the need for better safety measures at religious events in India. Satsangs and other large gatherings often attract thousands of people, and it is crucial to ensure that adequate crowd control measures are in place to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
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