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107 killed in stampede at religious event in India 

News Desk || risingbd.com

Published: 19:34, 2 July 2024   Update: 19:36, 2 July 2024
107 killed in stampede at religious event in India 

At least 107 people, including women and three children, were killed after a stampede broke out at a religious event in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras on Tuesday.

The incident happened at a prayer meeting, known as a satsang, in the Mughal Garhi village in the Hathras district.

Police in the Hathras district said at least 60 people have been confirmed dead.

Another 27 people were confirmed dead in the neighboring Etah district after being brought to Etah hospital, according to police and health officials.

The stampede occurred during a 'satsang' (prayer meeting) which was attended by hundreds. 

Visuals from the Community Health Centre showed several bodies being brought there in buses and tempos in the presence of crying relatives.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken note of the incident and, on his directions, a committee has been set up to investigate the incident. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu also expressed their condolences to the families of those who were killed and said they were praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. 
 

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