Hathras

September 16, 2024 4:14 PM

Hathras stampede: Death toll rises to 121, UP govt promises thorough investigation

The death toll from the stampede at a Satsang in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday has risen to 121, with around 28 people sustaining injuries, the Office of Relief Commissioner said on Wednesday. According to officials, six people are undergoing treatment at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College in Aligarh; six at Deen Dayal Hospital in Aligarh; six at Etah Medical College in Hathras; nine at Bagla Hospital in Hathras; and one injured person is receiving treatment at Agra SN Medical Coll...

Around 50-60 killed in UP’s Hathras stampede, PM Modi expresses condolences

In a tragic incident, a stampede at a private event in Hathras has claimed 50-60 lives, Hathras DM Ashish Kumar confirmed. The stampede happened in a village in Hathras district, about 200 km (125 miles) southeast of New Delhi, where authorities said a large crowd had gathered on an area of open ground in response to a call from a local religious leader. "District administration is investigating the matter. The injured are being taken to the hospital and people are still being recovered. A figu...