Stampede-like situation, maskless women at U.P Cong marathon amid Omicron scare

A stampede-like situation was reported in a ‘women marathon’ organised by the Congress party in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly on Tuesday. The event was organised by the party under its 'Ladki Hoon, Lad Sakti Hoon' (I am a girl and I can fight) poll campaign in UP, where assembly elections are due this year. Videos from the site, which show some girls tripping and falling to the ground while running in the marathon. Those coming from behind had to suddenly stop, leading to more participants falling down. Watch this video to see what unfolded.