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How Hathras figured in Swami Vivekanand's life
Hathras, known for the tragic stampede, is also historically significant for Swami Sadananda, one of Swami Vivekananda's earliest disciples. Sadananda, originally a station-master, became a monk and introduced the tradition of addressing monks as 'Maharaj'. This narrative highlights Hathras' role in India's spiritual heritage.
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.
Hathras stampede: Main accused sent to 14-day judicial custody
Dev Prakash Madhukar, the prime accused in the Hathras stampede on July 2 that resulted in 121 deaths, has been remanded to 14-day judicial custody by the CJM court. He is the sole accused named in the FIR lodged at Sikandra Rao police station in Hathras. Madhukar surrendered in Delhi where he was undergoing medical treatment, according to his lawyer A P Singh.
Hathras stampede main accused surrenders in Delhi, claims his lawyer
Devprakash Madhukar, the prime accused in the Hathras stampede that resulted in 121 fatalities, surrendered to police in Delhi as confirmed by his lawyer. Madhukar, the main sevadar of the satsang, was the sole individual named in the FIR. Several others linked to the organizing committee have also been arrested in connection to the incident.
Baba in Hathras satsang tragedy was once arrested for bid to revive dead girl
The recent stampede tragedy during a satsang by Bhole Baba in Hathras, chaos ensued with numerous casualties. Official relief efforts are currently underway as investigations continue into the heartbreaking incident.
Victory Parade: Days after Hathras stampede, over 3 lakh crowd erupts in Mumbai, leaving many injured and cars damaged
Mumbai's Marine Drive saw chaos after Team India's T20 World Cup victory parade, with 300,000 fans causing injuries and property damage. Fans climbed cars and danced, resulting in dented vehicles and scattered footwear. Mismanagement was reported as the crowd surged, leading to traffic jams and further chaos. Two fans fainted, and others had breathing difficulties.
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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.
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.
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: Large number of police personnel deployed outside religious preacher's ashram
According to the latest list released by the Relief Commissioner's Office in Lucknow, 121 persons have died and 31 were injured in the incident in Hathras. Circle Officer Sunil Kumar Singh said security had been tightened after the stampede incident.
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: PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for next of kin of dead
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the Hathras stampede. He announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured. More than 50 people died during a 'satsang' event in Uttar Pradesh's Pulrai village. Modi conveyed condolences in Parliament, ensuring aid coordination with UP officials. The PMO announced relief funds while officials reported casualties and ongoing medical care efforts. Hathras MP Anoop Pradhan described the incident as tragic and highlighted ongoing treatment for the injured.
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."
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.
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.
Akhnoor bus accident: 22 people killed, 40 injured in J&K as bus falls in a gorge
A bus accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor region resulted in 22 deaths and 40 injuries. The bus was carrying passengers from Hathras in Uttar Pradesh. The driver couldn't negotiate a cut, causing the accident. The Prime Minister's Office has announced Rs. 2 lakh for the next kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 for the injured.
Supreme Court grants bail to journalist Siddique Kappan
A bench headed by Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit directed Kappan to remain in Delhi for the next six weeks after the release from an Uttar Pradesh prison. The bench imposed certain conditions on him including asking him to surrender his passport and report to the police station on every Monday.
Six kanwariyas killed in road accident in UP's Hathras
Seven Kanwariyas were hit by the truck. Five of them died on the spot while another succumbed at a hospital where he was taken, police said.
Alt News co-founder Mohammad Zubair released from Tihar after SC grants bail
Mohammad Zubair released from Tihar jail on Wednesday night, just hours after the Supreme Court granted him interim bail.
No precipitative steps be taken against Mohd Zubair in five FIRs lodged in UP: SC
The apex court observed that it seems to be a "vicious cycle" where the moment Zubair gets bail in one case, there is another FIR against him. A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and A S Bopanna said it would hear on July 20 the plea filed by Zubair, who is seeking quashing of these FIRs.
Alt News co-founder Mohd Zubair seeks urgent hearing in SC on his plea against FIRs
A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana took note of the submissions of Zubair's lawyer Vrinda Grover that the petitioner, a fact checker and journalist, has been facing a slew of FIRs and his plea needed an urgent hearing. The fresh plea of Zubair has also challenged the constitution of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) by the Uttar Pradesh government to probe the six cases.
Alt News co-founder Mohd Zubair moves SC seeking quashing of six FIRs lodged in UP
The plea of Zubair has also challenged the constitution of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) by the UP government to probe the six cases.
Prophet remark: 337 people booked for violence in UP; 13 FIRs registered
Of the 337 people arrested, 92 are from Prayagraj, 83 from Saharanpur, 52 from Hathras, 41 from Ambedkar Nagar, 40 from Moradabad, 18 from Firozabad, six from Aligarh and five from Jalaun, Kumar said giving in a district-wise breakup.
UP rape convict who jumped parole held after 33 years from Delhi
Relatives of Raghunandan Singh (56) in his native village in Hathras were shocked to learn that he was “alive” as they and fellow villagers believed that he was dead, they said.
SC seeks medical reports of Kappan, to hear plea for relief tomorrow
Kappan was arrested by the UP Police when he was on his way to Hathras, which was in news after the death of an alleged gang-rape victim. The journalist and a few others who were arrested with him have since been charged under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.
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