HATHRAS STAMPEDE NEWS
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.
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: 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.
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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.
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.
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