Officials in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, have reported that a stampede on Tuesday, July 2 resulted in the deaths of at least 50 individuals, including 25 women.
The stampede happened during a Lord Shiva “satsang,” or gathering of prayer. Images from the Community Health Centre showed multiple dead being transported there while sobbing family members watched.
Dr. Umesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief Medical Officer of Etah shed light on the incident, “We have received 27 bodies, of which 25 are female and two are male. Some injured have also been taken to hospitals. We have heard that there was a stampede during a ”satsang’ but don’t have too many more details,”
#WATCH | Etah, Uttar Pradesh: Several people have died in a stampede at a religious event in Hathras.
CMO Etah, Umesh Kumar Tripathi says, “27 bodies have arrived at the post-mortem house so far, including 25 women and 2 men. Many injured have also been admitted. Further details… pic.twitter.com/7tgZEQXHEe
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2024
उत्तर प्रदेश के हाथरस में हुए दुखद हादसे को लेकर मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ जी से बात की। यूपी सरकार सभी पीड़ितों की हरसंभव सहायता में जुटी हुई है। मेरी संवेदनाएं उन लोगों के साथ हैं, जिन्होंने इसमें अपने प्रियजनों को खोया है। इसके साथ ही मैं सभी घायलों के जल्द से जल्द स्वस्थ…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 2, 2024
Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav says “We got this information when we were in the Parliament. The question is what was the Govt doing when such an incident took place? So many people have lost their lives. It is sad that if Govt knew that there would be a large gathering at an event, what did they do for their safety?. The Govt is responsible for this. Help should be provided to the families of the deceased. I hope that the Govt will ensure the best treatment for the injured.”
#WATCH | On the Hathras stampede incident, Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav says “We got this information when we were in the Parliament. The question is what was the Govt doing when such an incident took place? So many people have lost their lives. It is sad that if Govt knew… pic.twitter.com/Addqe4H4jC
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2024
Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi on the matter said, “The government should help people sensitively. I offer my condolences to all the families who have lost their loved ones.”
#WATCH | Hathras Stampede | Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi says, “The government should help people sensitively. I offer my condolences to all the families who have lost their loved ones.” pic.twitter.com/PNXXFwjhso
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2024
AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi on the tragic incident said, “The incident that took place in Hathras is sad. Proper investigation should be done on how the incident took place and how the State Govt could not manage the crowd efficiently. I hope that proper treatment will be given to the injured.”
#WATCH | On the Hathras stampede incident, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi says “The incident that took place in Hathras is sad. Proper investigation should be done on how the incident took place and how the State Govt could not manage the crowd efficiently. I hope that proper… pic.twitter.com/b4HoSsY7lo
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2024
UP CM Yogi Adityanath has expressed condolences to the bereaved families of those who died in the accident in Hathras district. He has also wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.
He has directed the district administration officials to immediately take the injured to the hospital for their proper treatment and to speed up the relief work at the spot. He has given instructions to investigate the causes of the incident under the leadership of ADG Agra and Commissioner Aligarh.
Office of UP CM Yogi Adityanath tweets, “UP CM Yogi Adityanath has expressed condolences to the bereaved families of those who died in the accident in Hathras district. He has also wished for the speedy recovery of the injured. He has directed the district administration… pic.twitter.com/6LK7KuhjG9
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2024
Hathras DM Ashish Kumar on the tragic incident stated, “District administration is investigating the matter. The injured are being taken to the hospital and people are still being recovered. A figure of nearly 50-60 deaths has been reported to me by the doctors.”
He added, “Permission for the event to be held was given by the SDM and it was a private event. A high-level committee has been formed to investigate the matter. The primary focus of the administration is to provide all possible help to the injured and kin of the deceased.”
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | Hathras Stampede | Hathras DM Ashish Kumar says, “… District administration is investigating the matter. The injured are being taken to the hospital and people are still being recovered… A figure of nearly 50-60 deaths has been reported to me by the… pic.twitter.com/vHfypBJ9QO
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2024
This is a developing story. More details are awaited.
