Four dead, four others injured in road accident in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras
November 01, 2024 22:28 ISTOfficials reported that the tragedy struck while the family was returning from Bulandshahr and was on their way to Agra.
Officials reported that the tragedy struck while the family was returning from Bulandshahr and was on their way to Agra.
Hathras accident: The incident occurred near Kanwarpur village, about 10 kilometres from the district headquarters. The passengers were on their way to Agra from Hathras.
The injured are being treated in the district hospital. Hathras District Magistrate and SP reached the hospital after getting the information. Among the deceased are seven men, four women and four children.
The stampede at the 'satsang' of Bhole Baba claimed 121 lives in the Sikandararu area of Hathras on July 2, drawing massive outrage against the Self-styled godman.
Hathras DM confirmed the death of 16 people in the accident which took place near Toli village which falls under the limits of Sikandrarao police station.
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The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Tuesday submitted its report to the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in connection with the Hathras tragedy which claimed the lives of 121 people on July 2. The team has attributed overcrowding as the primary cause behind the tragic event.
So far, eleven people, including the chief organiser and fund-raiser of the July 2 event Devprakash Madhukar, have been arrested in the case. However, preacher Surajpal alias 'Bhole Baba' is not mentioned as an accused.
In a recent India TV poll, 73.5% of respondents supported filing an FIR against Narayan Sakar Hari for his alleged role in the Hathras stampede, which resulted in 121 deaths. Conducted after no FIR was initially registered against him, the poll reveals a significant public demand for accountability.
The Uttar Pradesh Police on Monday arrested two more people in connection with the Hathras stampede which claimed as many as 121 lives on July 2. The arrested duo has been identified as Durgesh Kumar Saxena and Dalbeer Singh who were 'sevadars' (volunteers) at the satsang.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Uttar Pradesh government is also probing the case. The SIT is led by the Additional Director General of Police (Agra Zone) Anupam Kulshrestha.
A total of 121 people, mostly women, died in the stampede at self-styled godman Baba Bhole's 'satsang' in Hathras on July 2.
Fact Check: As many as 121 people tragically lost their lives in the stampede in Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh. A video circulating on social media claimed to depict the incident, but India TV's fact check confirmed that the video is old and not connected to the recent Hathras stampede.
Dev Prakash Madhukar, the main accused in the Hathras stampede that resulted in 121 deaths, has surrendered and been taken into custody by the UP Police. Authorities are also searching for preacher Bhole Baba for questioning.
The preacher 'Bhole Baba' identified as Suraj Pal is also known by the names of Narayan Sakar Hari and Jagat Guru Vishwahari. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also visited the spot and ordered a judicial probe into the incident.
The tragic stampede incident that occurred on Tuesday in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras claimed the lives of 121 people and over 30 people were injured. The preacher 'Bhole Baba' identified as Suraj Pal is also known by the names of Narayan Sakar Hari and Jagat Guru Vishwahari.
The judicial commission will also investigate the stampede case from the angle of any conspiracy. Earlier in the day, CM Yogi Adityanath held a press conference and gave details of the case. He accused 'sevadaars' of mismanagement, which worsened the conditions.
The death toll in the stampede that broke out in a 'satsang' in Hathras rose to 121 on Wednesday and 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 preliminary report by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Sikandra Rau has attributed the Hathras stampede, which resulted in 121 deaths, to the pushing by godman Narayan Sakar Hari's security and a "slippery slope." The incident occurred during a religious congregation on Tuesday.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Hathras on Wednesday in the wake of the stampede during a religious congregation in which more than 120 people have lost their lives. He also visited the Hathras hospital to take stock of the situation and meet injured people.
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