HATHRAS STAMPEDE DEATH
Nobody can avoid destiny, death is inevitable: Bhole Baba on Hathras stampede
Self-styled godman Bhole Baba, also known as Narayan Sakar Hari, expressed deep disturbance over the July 2 Hathras stampede, which resulted in 121 deaths during his 'satsang.' He asserted that the incident was unavoidable and hinted at a conspiracy involving a poisonous spray. Despite not being named as an accused, the godman claimed defamation attempts against his organization. Nine people, including key organizer Devprakash Madhukar, have been arrested in connection with the incident.
Haste to take soil from near godman's feet caused stampede: Hathras eyewitness
In Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, a stampede at a religious gathering led to 121 deaths as devotees rushed to collect "Baba's Charan Dhul" (soil from the godman's feet), according to eyewitness Sudhir Pratap Singh. The godman allegedly announced the collection, causing a chaotic rush where people fell and piled up. Meanwhile, advocate AP Singh, representing the godman, claimed the stampede was caused by unidentified men spraying poison, suggesting it was a planned conspiracy.
Hathras stampede: Rahul Gandhi writes to UP CM Yogi Adityanath; seeks increase in compensation for families of victims
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, urged UP CM Yogi Adityanath to increase compensation for Hathras stampede victims, demanding severe punishment for those responsible. Gandhi met victims, criticizing inadequate compensation from the UP govt. He called for proper treatment for the injured and transparent investigation into the tragedy.
Why Hathras stampede can't shake followers' faith in 'Bhole Baba'
On July 2, a gathering led by Surajpal Singh, known as 'Bhole Baba', ended tragically with a stampede claiming 121 lives. Despite this, his followers remain steadfast in their faith. Attendees had traveled from far distances to participate in the event, highlighting the deep devotion to 'Bhole Baba'.
UP Governor Anandiben Patel forms a three-member commission to probe Hathras incident
Retired High Court Judge Brijesh Kumar Srivastava to lead the three-member judicial panel formed by the government to investigate the stampede incident that claimed more than 100 lives and left many gravely injured. The other members of the panel are retired IPS officers Hemant Rao and Bhavesh Kumar Singh.
Hathras Stampede: Six arrested in incident so far, says Aligarh IG
Aligarh Inspector General (IG) Shalabh Mathur confirmed the arrest of six individuals connected to the Hathras incident. The arrested individuals, comprising four men and two women, were all members of the organising committee and served as 'Sevadars' during the event.
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Bodies of all Hathras stampede victims identified, handed over to kin
District Magistrate Asish Kumar confirmed on Thursday that all 121 victims of the Hathras stampede, primarily women, have been identified and their bodies handed over to their families. Three bodies were initially unidentified, but two were identified late Wednesday night. Additionally, one body was identified via a video call with the family in Aligarh hospital. The tragic incident occurred during self-styled godman Baba Bhole's satsang in Hathras, where the crowd surpassed 2.5 lakh despite a permitted limit of 80,000 people.
Hathras stampede: Chest injuries, asphyxia among causes of death, autopsies show
Following the stampede at a religious congregation in Pulrai village, police filed an FIR against organisers for allowing 2.5 lakh people to gather, exceeding the 80,000 limit. The Uttar Pradesh government initiated a judicial probe into the Hathras tragedy, aiming to uncover the causes behind the incident and ensure accountability for the lives lost.
A family loses 3 generations of women in Hathras
In UP's Hathras, over 120 people were killed when a stampede broke out at a religious guru's satsang. One family lost all their women, three generations of them.
Hathras Stampede: UP CM Yogi Adityanath orders judicial probe, says ashram volunteers ran away after the incident
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered a judicial probe into the Hathras stampede, which claimed 121 lives and injured 28. The Special Investigation Team, led by a retired judge, will investigate the incident, which involved 2.5 lakh devotees. Police are searching for Bhole Baba, the preacher at the event. An FIR has been filed against the organizers.
UP Hathras stampede: Crowd rushed to seek blessings from 'Bhole Baba', says Sub Divsional Magistrate report
The prime facie report suggests that the stampede occurred as devotees rushed to seek blessing from 'Bhole Baba', the preacher at the religious congregation Satsang, as he was about to leave the venue after the prayer.
Hathras stampede: Instead of whitewashing, it's govt's responsibility to take action, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticised the BJP for the stampede in Hathras, where 121 people, mostly women, died at a religious event. She slammed the government for lack of accountability and focus on "whitewashing" the issue. Gandhi highlighted negligence in crowd management and medical facilities, demanding action to prevent similar tragedies.
Russian President Putin expresses condolences for Hathras stampede tragedy
Hathras incident occurred on Tuesday in Hathras district, where thousands had gathered near Phulrai village in the Sikandrarau area for a 'satsang' led by a religious preacher. In response, the Uttar Pradesh Police lodged an FIR against the event organizers, accusing them of concealing evidence and violating regulations by allowing 2.5 lakh attendees despite having permission for only 80,000.
We never thought such an incident would happen, says father of 3-year-old killed in Hathras stampede
A stampede at a religious congregation in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, killed 121 people, mostly women, as devotees suffocated to death and bodies piled atop each other. The incident occurred as the 'satsang' ended, and some accounts say people slipped in the slush as they ran after the preacher's car, triggering the stampede. The victims were part of the crowd which had gathered near Phulrai village in the Sikandrarau area for the'satsang' by religious preacher Baba Narayan Hari.
Hathras Stampede: Petitions filed for CBI, SC-monitored probe into the incident
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Allahabad High Court demanding an inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the Hathras stampede incident which has claimed 121 lives so far, leaving 28 injured.
Hathras Stampede Tragedy: Deaths and injuries; What exactly happened? Who is to blame?
Over a hundred died, while several others were injured as a tragedy unfolded in Hathras on July 2. The victims were part of the crowd of thousands that had gathered near Phulrai village in the Sikandrarau area for the 'satsang' by religious preacher Bhole Baba. The stampede took place at around 3.30 pm when Baba was leaving the venue. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday met those who were injured in the Hathras stampede.
Rajya Sabha condoles loss of lives in Hathras stampede
Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge called on government to enact legislation aimed at preventing similar incidents in the future.
Hathras stampede: UP CM Adityanath meets injured
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met with the injured in the Hathras stampede, which left 121 people dead and 28 injured. The Uttar Pradesh Police registered an FIR against the congregation organizers, accusing them of hiding evidence and flouting conditions. The FIR alleged that the organizers hid the actual number of devotees, did not cooperate in traffic management, and hid evidence after the stampede. Adityanath said the state government will investigate the incident and punish the conspirators.
Hathras Stampede: FIR lodged under BNS against 'Mukhya Sewadar', other organisers of satsang
Following the disaster during a religious congregation (satsang) in Hathras which resulted in over 100 deaths, mostly women and children, and left more than 300 injured, an FIR was registered. The FIR, under sections 105, 110, 126(2), 223, and 238 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, targets Devprakash Madhukar, known as 'Mukhya Sewadar', and other organisers of the event where the tragic stampede occurred.
Hathras stampede: 4-time rise in autopsies in neighbouring Etah, asphyxia caused most deaths
Asphyxia due to compression was the leading cause of death among victims of the Hathras stampede, which occurred in Hathras' Phulrai village. As many as 27 bodies were brought to the district hospital in Etah, with the overall toll standing at 121. The hospital performed four times the usual number of autopsies in a day, with the majority of the victims being women in the 40-50 age group.
UP Hathras: Stampede incident at religious event claims lives of 116 people, cops search for 'baba' at center of satsang
UP Hathras Stampede: In Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh, a stampede during a religious event resulted in the deaths of over 100 individuals, primarily women and children. The incident occurred as attendees rushed to leave following a religious preacher's address. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced compensation for the victims' families and initiated a thorough investigation into the cause.
Hathras stampede: UP CM Yogi Adityanath's visit likely today
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath slammed the political parties doing politics over the tragic incident and said, "Doing politics on such an incident is extremely unfortunate and condemnable. This is the time to heal the wounds of the victims, to sympathise with the victims. The government is sensitive in this matter and no culprit will be spared."
UP-Hathras Stampede: How crowding, humidity led to 121 deaths in Hathras horror. What we know so far
In Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh, a stampede during a religious event led by 'Vishwa Hari Bhole Baba' killed at least 121 people and injured over 300. The tragedy occurred near Phulrai village, where a massive crowd exceeded expected attendance. Overcrowding, narrow exits, and boggy conditions from an overflowing drain contributed to the chaos. Authorities have launched an investigation, and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has vowed to identify those responsible. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in managing large public gatherings in India.
Hathras stampede: FIR details how people stopped to collect Baba's 'car tyre mud' leading to 121 deaths
The stampede occurred as attendees rushed to collect mud from the baba's vehicle. The congestion led to people being trampled upon, including women and children, near a waterlogged field. The FIR exonerates the police and administration, stating they acted promptly with available resources to manage the situation and transport the injured to hospitals.
UP Hathras Stampede: "I am left with nothing...," says father of deceased 16-year-old daughter
The death toll from the stampede during a religious congregation in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, has risen to 121. Among the deceased are many women and children. The incident has left 28 injured, with several receiving treatment in local hospitals. Authorities have launched an investigation, with police searching for the event's preacher, Bhole Baba. The Uttar Pradesh government announced compensation for the victims' families and ordered a thorough inquiry into the cause of the stampede.
UP Hathras Stampede: Death toll rises to 121, number of injured at 28
A stampede at a religious congregation in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, has resulted in 121 deaths and 28 injuries. Police are searching for the preacher, Bhole Baba, and have filed an FIR against the event organizers. Eyewitnesses described the chaos, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has vowed a thorough investigation, forming a team to determine the cause and ensure justice.
Hathras and the tragic history of major stampedes at religious events in India
A tragic stampede in Uttar Pradesh resulted in over 100 deaths during a Hindu gathering. The incident unfolded in Hathras district, located about 200 km southeast of New Delhi.
116 killed in stampede at Hathras 'satsang'. A grim history of stampedes at religious events
At least 116 devotees, mostly women and children, were killed and several others were injured on Tuesday in a stampede at the end of a satsang, a religious gathering led by Narayan Sakaar Vishwa Hari, also known as 'Bhole Baba', in Sikandra Rao town of Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. The state government has ordered an FIR to be filed against the event organizers and announced that significant action will be taken against them. Additionally, a probe has been initiated to investigate the cause of the tragedy.
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