IN PHOTOS: Over 50 dead in stampede at `satsang` in UP`s Hathras

Updated On: 02 July, 2024 07:46 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Over 50 people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a religious congregation here on Tuesday, officials said. Pics/PTI

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Over 50 people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a religious congregation here on Tuesday, officials said. Pics/PTI

<p>Devotees suffocated to their deaths and bodies piled atop each other in the stampede among the biggest such tragedies in recent years - that took place at a `satsang` in the district`s Phulrai village</p>

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Devotees suffocated to their deaths and bodies piled atop each other in the stampede among the biggest such tragedies in recent years - that took place at a `satsang` in the district`s Phulrai village

<p>Many bodies were brought to neighboring Etah district. "Twenty-seven bodies have arrived in Etah hospital. Among those killed are 23 women, three children and a man." Senior Superintendent of Police Rajesh Kumar Singh said initially. But updates put the toll much higher</p>

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Many bodies were brought to neighboring Etah district. "Twenty-seven bodies have arrived in Etah hospital. Among those killed are 23 women, three children and a man." Senior Superintendent of Police Rajesh Kumar Singh said initially. But updates put the toll much higher

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Based on hospital accounts, a district official said 50 to 60 people were killed. Unconfirmed reports said the toll was even higher

<p>According to Sikandra Rao sub divisional magistrate Ravendra Kumar, the stampede took place when devotees tried to get a glimpse of the Bhole Baba, who conducted the `satsang`, at the end of the event</p>

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According to Sikandra Rao sub divisional magistrate Ravendra Kumar, the stampede took place when devotees tried to get a glimpse of the Bhole Baba, who conducted the `satsang`, at the end of the event

<p>Speaking in Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the deaths. On social media, President Droupadi Murmu said the news was heart-rending. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge expressed sadness</p>

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Speaking in Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the deaths. On social media, President Droupadi Murmu said the news was heart-rending. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge expressed sadness

<p>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</p>

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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

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