Hathras: A stampede at a religious congregation killed 121 people as devotees suffocated to their deaths and bodies piled atop each other in the worst such tragedy in recent years.
The stampede occurred during a crowded religious gathering, leading to chaos and a significant number of casualties. The exact cause of the stampede is still under investigation.
Yogi Adityanath, chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, has directed district officials to ensure the injured are hospitalized promptly and to expedite relief efforts.
In a post on X, his office stated that the chief minister has also ordered a thorough probe into the incident to determine the underlying causes and prevent such tragedies in the future.
District Magistrate (DM) Ashish Kumar reported that the district administration is actively investigating the matter, with ongoing efforts to recover and assist the injured.
Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said that ‘All possible help would be provided by the central and the state govt’.
On Hathras stampede accident, Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi says, “It is an unfortunate incident.
The PM expressed condolence yesterday during his speech. All possible help would be provided by the central and the state government. The reasons for the accident would be inquired. Action would be taken against those who are at fault and appropriate compensation would also be provided (to the victims).”
AAP leader Raghav Chadha said that human lives are priceless and this matter should be taken very seriously.
“It is extremely painful and tragic. I extend my condolences to the families of deceased. The organisers of this event and the administration who sanctioned the permit to hold this event should be investigated. Human lives are priceless and this matter should be taken very seriously,” says AAP leader Raghav Chadha
The railways have made special arrangements for around 3,000 people who are seeking to return home after attending a religious congregation in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district where a stampede left 121 dead.
Keeping in mind the safety of the crowd, a speed restriction of 15 kmph has been imposed on all trains passing through the Sikandar Rau station, the railway ministry said.
Besides, many trains such as Mathura-Tanakpur Fair Special, Agra Fort-Kasganj Passenger Special and Bandra Terminus Antyodaya Express among others have been given extra stoppage at the Sikandar Rau station as well as special stoppage at other stations along the train route for the convenience of passengers.
“Senior Divisional Commercial Manager and Senior Divisional Security Commissioner are present at the site along with the other officers of the division,” an official from the Railway Board said.
“A medical team under the supervision of Dr Saurabh Dandiyal has been set up at the site for such passengers who need first-aid treatment or any sort of medical intervention,” the ministry said in a statement .
Samajwadi Party MP Neeraj Maurya said that the government should take strict action over the incident.
“It is a very sad incident. The way the government has failed, the way administration had not made adequate arrangements after giving the permission. If the congregation is of 50,000 persons, at least 20 ambulances should have been there. They just gave the permission, so many people died. It is sad, we express our condolences. The government should take strict action,” says Samajwadi Party MP Neeraj Maurya on Hathras tragedy.
