CM Yogi Adityanath orders high-level probe after 116 devotees killed in Hathras Stampede

A tragic stampede at a religious congregation in Pulrai village, Hathras, on Tuesday claimed the lives of over 116 people and left several others injured, officials reported. The stampede occurred during a 'satsang' event, which saw a massive gathering of devotees. According to Senior Superintendent of Police, Etah, Rajesh Kumar Singh, 27 bodies have arrived at Etah hospital, including 23 women, three children, and one man.



Subsequent reports from the hospital suggested the death toll could be between 50 and 60.

"The incident is extremely sad and heart-wrenching. Local organisers had arranged a program of 'Bhole Baba'. After the program, as the preacher of the Satsang was coming down from the stage, a crowd of devotees surged towards him to touch him. When the 'sevadars' tried to stop them, the stampede occurred," said CM Yogi Adityanath.