Uttar Pradesh: Death Toll In Stampede At Bhole Baba Satsang In Hathras Reaches 116, Helpline Numbers Issued

Hathras Stampede: A stampede at a religious gathering in Hathras killed over 100 people. The incident took place during a religious gathering, leading to chaos and the deaths of devotees.

Victims outside the Trauma Centre after a stampede broke out at a religious gathering, in Hathras district, Tuesday, July 2, 2024. At least 27 people were killed and several injured in the stampede, according to officials.(PTI Photo)

Source : PTI

Hathras Stampede: A stampede at the Bhole Baba Satsang in Phulrai village, under the jurisdiction of the Sikandrarao police station area in Hathras district, has resulted in the death of 116 individuals. The deceased were transported to Etah Medical College for post-mortem examinations. The satsang event, which took place in Rati Bhanpur near the Hathras-Etah border, saw an overwhelming attendance of more than 50,000 people from Mathura, Agra, Firozabad, and Etah.

116 people died in the Hathras stampede, Aligarh Range IG Shalabh Mathur told news agency PTI.

Aligarh Commissioner Chaitra V told the media, "116 people have been confirmed dead. 18 people are injured. Treatment is being ensured for the injured in Aligarh district. Primary investigation is being carried out...", news agency ANI reported.

#WATCH | Hathras Stampede | Aligarh Commissioner Chaitra V says, "116 people have been confirmed dead. 18 people are injured. Treatment is being ensured for the injured in Aligarh district. Primary investigation is being carried out..." pic.twitter.com/NCUesOJRmq

— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2024

The massive crowd had gathered to listen to the revered Saint Bhole Baba. However, the severe heat and humidity in the pandal led to a stampede, exacerbated by delays in the arrival of police and ambulance services.

 A video of the incident showed moments leading up to the tragic stampede.

#WATCH | Visuals from moments leading up to the tragic stampede in Bhole Baba's Satsang in Hathras.

LIVE Updates: https://t.co/XjUI0WARzJ#HathrasStampede #UttarPradesh #BholeBaba #HathrasTragedy #ABPLive pic.twitter.com/fpESSTEwTK

— ABP LIVE (@abplive) July 2, 2024

 The Etah Medical College alone received 27 bodies, including 25 women and 2 children.

VIDEO | Injured persons brought to a hospital for treatment in UP's Hathras following a stampede-like situation at a 'satsang' in the city.

(Disclaimer: Video contains disturbing visuals. Viewer discretion is advised.)

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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 2, 2024

Hathras Satsang Stampede: UP CM Yogi Adityanath Orders Probe Team

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the incident in Hathras district. He expressed his condolences to the bereaved families of the deceased. The Chief Minister directed officials to rush to the spot and expedite relief efforts. He also instructed that the injured be promptly taken to the hospital and provided with proper medical care, wishing for their swift recovery.

#UPCM @myogiadityanath ने जनपद हाथरस में हुए हादसे में मृतकों के शोक संतप्त परिजनों के प्रति संवेदना व्यक्त की है। साथ ही घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना की है।

उन्होंने जिला प्रशासन के अधिकारियों को घायलों को तत्काल अस्पताल पहुंचाकर उनके समुचित उपचार कराने और मौके पर राहत…

— CM Office, GoUP (@CMOfficeUP) July 2, 2024

CM Yogi has formed a team led by ADG Agra and Commissioner Aligarh to investigate the causes of the accident, with a report due within 24 hours. He has also indicated that an FIR will be lodged against the event organisers, with the government preparing for substantial legal actions.

Helpline numbers have been issued the help of the general public in view of the stampede.

"In view of the accident that took place in Hathras district, the district administration, keeping an eye on the situation of the incident, has issued helplines 05722227041 and 05722227042 for the help of the general public," District Magistrate Hathras informed on X.

"For any type of information regarding the dead and injured persons in the incident occurred in district Hathras, contact numbers Agra Zone Control-7839866849 Aligarh Range Control-7007459568 Agra Range Control-7839855724 Hathras Control-9454417377 Etah Control-9454417438 Aligarh Control-9454402807," IG Range Agra Police posted

Hathras Stampede: PM Modi Expresses Condolences, Announces Ex Gratia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Lok Sabha, expressed his grief, saying, “Information has come about the death of many people in a stampede in Hathras, UP. I express my condolences to the people who lost their lives in this incident and wish for the speedy recovery of all the injured. The administration is engaged in relief and rescue work under the state government's supervision.”

#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi expressed condolences for the Hathras stampede victims in Lok Sabha, pledging full support and speedy recovery for the injured under state government's supervision.

LIVE Updates: https://t.co/XjUI0WARzJ#HathrasStampede #UttarPradesh #BholeBaba… pic.twitter.com/9qLqdnEWMB

— ABP LIVE (@abplive) July 2, 2024

In a post, he informed that he spoke to UP CM Yogi Adityanath while the Prime Minister's Office stated that he has announced an ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased in the mishap in Hathras. "The injured would be given Rs. 50,000," it mentioned.

The Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased in the mishap in Hathras. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 2, 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also conveyed his condolences, remarking, “I am deeply saddened by the tragic accident in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. May God give the families of the victims the strength to bear this pain. The local administration is engaged in relief work, and I wish for the speedy recovery of the injured.”

उत्तर प्रदेश के हाथरस में हुए दुःखद हादसे से मन अत्यंत व्यथित है। इस दुर्घटना में जान गँवाने वाले लोगों के परिवारजनों के प्रति संवेदनाएँ व्यक्त करता हूँ। ईश्वर उन्हें यह कष्ट सहने की शक्ति दें। स्थानीय प्रशासन राहत कार्यों में जुटा है। घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता…

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 2, 2024

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed his sorrow, stating, “The news of the death of many devotees due to the stampede during the satsang in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh is extremely painful. I hope for the speedy recovery of the injured and urge the government to provide all possible assistance to the affected families.”

उत्तर प्रदेश के हाथरस में सत्संग के दौरान मची भगदड़ से कई श्रद्धालुओं की मृत्यु का समाचार अत्यंत पीड़ादायक है।

सभी शोकाकुल परिजनों को अपनी गहरी संवेदनाएं व्यक्त करते हुए घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की आशा करता हूं।

सरकार और प्रशासन से अनुरोध है कि घायलों को हर संभव उपचार एवं…

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 2, 2024

BSP Chief Mayawati criticised the administration’s handling of the event, urging a thorough investigation and adequate financial assistance for the victims' families.

यूपी के जिला हाथरस में सत्संग के दौरान मची भगदड़ में काफी संख्या में लोगों की हुई मौत व अनेकों के घायल होने तथा आगरा में भी बौध/भीमकथा के दौरान एक युवक की हुई हत्या अति-दुःखद। सरकार इन घटनाओं की जाँच कर उचित कार्रवाई तथा पीड़ित परिवारों की आर्थिक मदद करे।

— Mayawati (@Mayawati) July 2, 2024

“It is very sad that a large number of people died and many were injured in a stampede during a religious gathering in Hathras district of UP. The government should investigate these incidents and take appropriate action,” she posted on X.