Hathras stampede Highlights: UP govt forms judicial panel to conduct probe

Hathras News Live: Sikandra Rao SDM wrote to Hathras DM, stating, “Narayan Hari Sarkar arrived at the venue at 12:30 PM, and the event lasted for an hour. When the baba departed, people began rushing towards him to seek his blessings. A large number of people were already standing on the divider at GT Road and started running towards Baba. To prevent the crowd from reaching him, his private security and 'Sevadar' pushed some individuals, causing them to fall. The crowd lost control and panicked. Seeking relief, people rushed towards the nearby open field, where multiple individuals slipped on a slope, leading others to run over them.”

Hathras News Live: Delhi: Congress leader and Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge criticised the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government and the central government, accusing them of showing a casual attitude toward the Hathras stampede incident.

“It's a very unfortunate incident. But more importantly, the casual attitude of the Uttar Pradesh government and the central government as if nothing has happened, is pathetic. The prime minister has time to mock the Congress and the Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi but has no time for all the real issues that are plaguing the country. Absolutely zero interest to show sympathy for the loss of lives whether it's a railway accident or a stampede, the prime minister is happy in his ivory tower,” he said.

Hathras News Live: Samajwadi Party chief and MP Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday, holding it responsible for the loss of lives in the Hathras stampede incident.

“This is a very painful incident. We are saddened by this tragedy. The Uttar Pradesh government and administration are fully accountable for this. The loss of lives is due to the government's negligence. Some injured individuals died because they did not receive proper treatment. The BJP government is responsible for this. This is not the first incident where negligence has been evident. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for large gatherings should be implemented to prevent such incidents in the future,” he said.

Hathras News Live: On the Hathras stampede, Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Singh said, “The incident is heart-wrenching... The government is responsible for this. It looks as if the government has not carried out their responsibilities well. This is the negligence of the administration and the police. Such a huge event was going to take place, there should have been proper arrangements. We hope that the government will work to save the lives of those who are injured... This should be taken seriously and a high-level inquiry should be ordered. The bereaved families should be given financial assistance.”

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Hathras News Live: Regarding the Hathras stampede incident, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MP Mahua Maji stated, "When more people than the venue's capacity had gathered, the administration should have taken notice... The victims must receive compensation... The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh should step down..."

Hathras stampede live updates: Advocate Vishal Tiwari has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking the appointment of an Expert Committee led by a retired high court judge to investigate the deaths of 121 people at ‘Satsang’ in Hathras. The PIL aims to survey and establish guidelines and directives to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The FIR has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 110 (attempt to commit culpable homicide), 126 (2) (wrongful restraint), 223 (Disobedience to order duly promulgated by the public servant), 238 (causing disappearance of evidence).

Hathras stampede live updates: Thirsty and hungry, 60-year-old Urmila Devi anxiously awaited news about her granddaughter, 16-year-old Khushboo, at a community health centre in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras. Khushboo had gone missing after the stampede at a religious gathering that claimed the lives of 121 people.

Initially, the injured and deceased were brought to the centre, where 96 people were pronounced dead, and 40 others were transferred to different hospitals. Urmila was among the distressed relatives at the centre, desperately pleading with the overwhelmed staff and doctors for information about their loved ones' fates. Dig deeper

Hathras stampede live updates. A member of the forensic unit examining the Hathras accident site stated that they would not be able to disclose what they had found.

They mentioned that they were collecting items such as shoes and sheets used by devotees, but there were no specific objects being collected from the site.

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Hathras stampede live updates: Regarding the Hathras stampede, Uttar Pradesh minister Sandeep Singh said, “As of now, 121 people have died in the incident. The injured are receiving medical treatment. The Chief Minister will visit Hathras to meet with the injured and their families. Those found responsible for the incident will face strict action. This is not a small tragedy.”

Hathras stampede live updates: The FIR accuses the organizers of being uncooperative, using force to prevent followers from dispersing, and attempting to destroy evidence by discarding slippers and other belongings scattered by the followers.

Earlier in the day, news agency ANI shared visuals of the forensic team at the incident site, trying to collect evidence.

Hathras stampede live updates: The FIR states that around 2.00 pm on Tuesday, Bhole Baba's convoy of vehicles departed from the satsang venue. Followers hurriedly gathered around to collect sand from the path where Bhole Baba's car, also known as Suraj Pal, had travelled. The chaotic situation escalated, leading to a stampede at the end of the Satsang.

According to the FIR, sevadars and others from the organizing committee, armed with sticks, attempted to stop the followers, exacerbating the situation.

Hathras stampede live updates: The FIR states that despite organisers claiming an expected attendance of 80,000, around 2.5 lakh followers gathered at the ‘Satsang’ held on Tuesday. This large gathering resulted in a traffic jam on the national highway adjacent to the event venue.

Hathras stampede live updates: Bhole Baba, the religious preacher who led the religious congregation in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras, where a stampede killed 121 people on Tuesday, has not been named in the FIR.

Before taking on his current role, Bhole Baba worked with the state police for 18 years before deciding to pursue a different path.

He claims to receive direct teachings from the Almighty and is known to have over three lakh followers on Facebook. His 'satsangs', often held on Tuesdays, reportedly attract various MPs and MLAs.

Hathras stampede live updates: An FIR has been lodged at Sikandra Rau police station in Hathras district regarding the stampede that resulted in the deaths of 121 people at a village on Tuesday.

The FIR, invoking sections 105, 110, 126(2), 223, and 238 of the Indian Penal Code, names Devdas Madhukar, head sevadar, among other organisers and unidentified individuals.

It accuses the organisers of concealing the actual attendance figures, which were reportedly in lakhs during previous events. Permission had been sought for a gathering of 80,000 followers during the ‘satsang’ at Phoolrai village near the National Highway in Hathras district.

Hathras stampede live updates: ASP Amrit Jain stated regarding the Hathras stampede, “We received 38 bodies from Hathras district where the incident occurred yesterday. We have identified 36 of them after completing legal formalities such as the panchayat nama and post-mortem. These 36 bodies have been sent to their respective destinations along with their families. Two bodies are still unidentified, and we have distributed their photographs to nearby districts and across the state through the control room.”

Officials have confirmed that the death toll from the Hathras stampede incident has now reached 121 people.

Hathras stampede live updates: Forensic experts, accompanied by a dog squad, are gathering evidence at the site in Hathras where a stampede occurred yesterday, resulting in the deaths of 116 people.

Meanwhile, Deputy SP Sunil Kumar commented on the Hathras stampede, stating, “People are freely entering and exiting the ashram (Ram Kutir Charitable Trust). No restrictions have been imposed.”

Hathras stampede live updates: Speaking about the religious stampede at Hathras in Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party MP ST Hasan said, “It is an unfortunate incident. Most victims were from poor families. This points to administrative negligence. There should be a comprehensive investigation into this matter. The local administration seems unconcerned about potential repercussions. When the government takes forceful actions like demolishing houses, it shields the local administration.”

Hathras stampede live updates: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is set to visit Hathras today following a stampede at a religious congregation that claimed 116 lives, news agency PTI reported quoting a senior official.

A team comprising ADG Agra and Aligarh Divisional Commissioner has been formed to investigate the incident, with a report expected within 24 hours, according to a government statement.

Addressing reporters at his residence, Adityanath stated, "Our government will thoroughly investigate this incident and ensure appropriate punishment for the conspirators and those responsible. The state government is probing the entire incident. We will ascertain whether it was an accident or a conspiracy."