Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences to the families of those killed, and announced an ex gratia compensation of Rs 2 lakh each gratia for the families of the dead and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
More than 115 people have died in the unfortunate incident. The Stampede occurred after overcrowding in the religious congregation of Narayan Saakar Hari alias Bhola Baba.
The stampede which occurred during a religious event on Tuesday has reportedly killed over 85 people including women and children. This prompted the authorities to issue emergency contact numbers: 05722227041 and 05722227042.
Over 115 people were killed while several others were injured after a stampede took place at a religious congregation at Hathras in Uttar Pradesh.
Victims were transported to the Sikandara Rao Trauma Center in trucks and other vehicles, with bodies laid outside as onlookers gathered. Eyewitness Shakuntala Devi described the chaotic scene, stating that the stampede happened as people were leaving the venue.
Prime Minister Modi was speaking in the Lok Sabha when the tragic incident happened in Hathras district' Sikandrarau. He expressed grief over the stampede and paid homage to the victims.
Hathras stampede: The news of the death of many devotees due to the stampede during the satsang in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh is extremely painful, say leaders including Rajnath Singh, Rahul Gandhi, Mayawati.
Over 115 people have lost their lives during a stampede in UP's Hathras. The bodies have been sent to Etah Medical College while the injured have been rushed to Sikandrarau Trauma Centre.
Hathras Stampede: The stampede occurred during a Satsang of Narayan Hari alias Bhola Baba due to overcrowding at the event. In quick action, a team under ADG has been constituted to investigate the case while UP DGP has been sent on-site. CM Yogi has directed war efforts in rescue operation.
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Three children died after a wall collapsed on them. Some others were believed to be trapped under the debris.
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