Tragedy Strikes Hathras: 121 Lives Lost in Stampede
A Heartbreaking Incident Unfolds at Religious Gathering in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, Claiming 121 Lives and Injuring Many
Hathras, Uttar Pradesh – In a tragic turn of events, a massive stampede at a religious gathering in Hathras has resulted in the loss of 121 lives. The incident, which occurred during a religious ceremony, has left the nation in shock and mourning.
Eyewitnesses report that the stampede was triggered by a sudden surge of the crowd, leading to chaos and panic. The death toll in the stampede that broke out in a ‘satsang’ here rose to 121 on Wednesday, according to PTI. Police filed an FIR against the organisers, accusing them of hiding evidence and flouting conditions with 2.5 lakh people crammed into a venue in which only 80,000 were permitted.
A day after the stampede in Phulrai village at a congregation by religious preacher Bhole Baba snuffed out the lives of their loved ones, stunned families tried to come to terms with their loss – dazed at how an afternoon out could have ended in such tragedy. Crowds gathered around hospitals, some looking for those missing, some there to identify bodies, and others tending to the injured.
It has been confirmed that almost 121 people have lost their lives, with many others sustaining serious injuries. The injured were quickly transported to nearby hospitals for urgent medical attention. Families of the victims are being provided with support and assistance during this difficult time.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met those injured in the stampede, which took place at around 3.30 pm when Bhole Baba was leaving the venue, with some accounts saying people slipped in the slush as they ran after the preacher’s car. The Uttar Pradesh government has announced an immediate investigation into the incident to determine the cause and prevent such tragedies in the future. Compensation for the victims’ families has also been promised.
This heartbreaking incident highlights the need for better crowd management and safety measures at large gatherings to prevent such devastating outcomes. The nation stands in solidarity with the families affected by this tragic event.
