Over 50 people killed in stampede during 'Sati Sang' in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras India News


New Delhi: More than 50 people were killed. stampede During oneSatsang' (religious gathering) in Uttar Pradesh Hathras on Tuesday. Police say the stampede was caused by overcrowding. Videos that have gone viral on social media show bodies piled up outside a local hospital.
Giving an update on the situation, District Magistrate (DM) Ashish Kumar said, “The district administration is investigating the matter. The injured are being taken to the hospital, and people are still recovering. About 50 to 60 deaths have been reported by doctors.”
The event, which was held privately, was given permission by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM). “A high-level committee has been constituted to investigate the matter,” Kumar added. “The main focus of the administration is to provide all possible assistance to the injured and the families of the deceased.”

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Eta, Umesh Kumar Tripathi, confirmed the arrival of 27 dead bodies, including 25 women and 2 men, at the post-mortem house. He said that several injured have been admitted to local hospitals for treatment.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his condolences to the families of those killed in the stampede. He directed the authorities to reach the accident site and take relief measures.
“UPK CM Yogi Adityanath has expressed his condolences to the bereaved families of those who died in the accident in Hathras district. He wished speedy recovery to the injured,” UPK CM Yogi Adityanath's office quoted X as saying. He also requested the district administration officers to immediately take the injured to the hospital for proper treatment and speed up the relief work on the spot. Instructions have been given to investigate.

An official source said that a team comprising ADG Agra and Aligarh Commissioner has been formed to find out the cause of the incident.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh also expressed his condolences and said, “The incident in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh is extremely painful. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families of those who lost their loved ones. To all the injured. The local administration under the supervision of the state government is providing all possible assistance to all the victims.

Local authorities and emergency responders are on the scene, and a full investigation is underway to determine the circumstances leading up to this tragic incident.
More details are awaited.



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