Tragic Stampede Claims 121 Lives at Religious Event in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh
Desk Report, July 03, 2024: A tragic stampede at a religious event in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, has resulted in the loss of at least 121 lives, as confirmed by officials on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred during a ‘satsang’ (prayer meeting) attended by thousands. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has swiftly responded by ordering an investigation and establishing a committee to probe the matter.
Expressing their condolences, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu conveyed their sympathies to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. PM Modi reassured that the Centre stands ready to provide all necessary support to the Uttar Pradesh government in this difficult time.
My thoughts are with those bereaved in Hathras. Prayers with the injured. The UP Government is working to assist those affected. pic.twitter.com/hAhD5xFD1M
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 2, 2024
Hathras District Magistrate Ashish Kumar reported that the community health centre confirmed 50-60 deaths, while officials in Etah district verified an additional 27 fatalities. “The stampede broke out in Phulrai village within the Sikandra Rao police station limits in Hathras. This was a private event for which permission had been granted by the sub-divisional magistrate. While security arrangements were managed by the administration, other logistics were the responsibility of the organizers,” Mr. Kumar stated.
Authorities have announced compensation of ₹2 lakh for each bereaved family and ₹50,000 for the injured. Legal action is set to be taken against the organizers.
In an official statement, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized the urgency of relief and rescue operations, ensuring prompt medical treatment for the injured. State ministers Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary and Sandeep Singh, alongside senior officials including the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, have been dispatched to the village to oversee operations.
जनपद हाथरस की दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण दुर्घटना में हुई जनहानि अत्यंत दुःखद एवं हृदय विदारक है।
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) July 2, 2024
मेरी संवेदनाएं शोक संतप्त परिजनों के साथ हैं।
संबंधित अधिकारियों को राहत एवं बचाव कार्यों के युद्ध स्तर पर संचालन और घायलों के समुचित उपचार हेतु निर्देश दिए हैं।
उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार में मा.…
President Droupadi Murmu expressed her heartfelt condolences, describing the incident as deeply tragic. “The news of the deaths of many devotees, including women and children, in the accident in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh is profoundly saddening. I extend my deepest sympathies to the families who have lost their loved ones and pray for the swift recovery of those injured,” she shared.
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
