UP Hathras Stampede LIVE Updates: 107 killed in ‘satsang’, ‘suffocation’ main reason; death toll likely to rise

UP Hathras Stampede LIVE Updates: “I am deeply saddened by the tragic accident in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. I convey my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this accident. May God give them the strength to bear this pain. The local administration is busy with relief work. I wish a speedy recovery to the injured,” Union Minister Amit Shah said.

UP Hathras Stampede LIVE Updates: “The incident in Hathras is unfortunate and serious. CM Yogi Adityanath has ordered an inquiry. I express my condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones,” said Union Minister Ramdas Athawale.

UP Hathras Stampede LIVE Updates: “There are reports that many people have died in the stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. I convey my condolences to those who lost their lives in this accident. I wish a speedy recovery to all those injured. The administration is engaged in relief and rescue work under the supervision of the state government. Senior officials of the central government are in constant touch with the Uttar Pradesh government. I assure everyone in this House that the victims will be helped in every possible way,” Prime Minister Modi said.

UP Hathras Stampede LIVE Updates: Images from the site in Pulrai village where the religious congregation took place

UP Hathras Stampede LIVE: PM Modi condoles Hathras Stampede in Parliament. Modi said the Uttar Pradesh government is providing all possible help and the Central government is in touch with the government

UP Hathras Stampede LIVE Updates: “I want to know why the government was not prepared for this. They are being informed that there are not enough doctors in the hospitals and there are no proper facilities for the injured. We demand justice for those killed,” said Congress leader Pawan Khera.

UP Hathras Stampede LIVE Updates: “This incident took place in Hathras during a ‘satsang’. The CM has directed me to reach the spot. The Chief Secretary and DGP will also reach there shortly. The injured are being treated and the government stands by the kin of those who lost their lives. We will take appropriate action against those responsible for this incident,” said UP Minister Laxmi Narayan Singh.

UP Hathras Stampede LIVE Updates: Images from the site of the stampede that left several people dead.

UP Hathras Stampede LIVE: After the satsang ended, everyone came out. Outside, the road was built on a hillock and there was a drain below. One by one, people fell in. Some were crushed,” an eyewitness Shakuntala told PTI.

UP Hathras Stampede LIVE: “…The district administration is investigating the case. The injured are being taken to the hospital and the people are still being recovered…The doctors have reported to me a figure of around 50-60 dead…Permission for the event was given by the SDM and it was a private event…A high-level committee has been formed to investigate the case…The main focus of the administration is to provide all possible help to the injured and the kin of the deceased…” said Hathras DM Ashish Kumar

UP Hathras Stampede LIVE: “The incident in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh is extremely painful. My deepest condolences go to the bereaved families of those who lost their loved ones in the incident. I wish a speedy recovery to all the injured. Under the supervision of the state government, the local administration is providing all possible assistance to all the victims,” ​​Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted.

UP Hathras Stampede LIVE Updates: “It was a closed tented area and prima facie it seems there was a threat of suffocation and those present were running here and there resulting in a stampede,” IG Aligarh Range, Shalabh Mathur.

UP Hathras Stampede LIVE: UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has constituted a team under the leadership of ADG, Agra, and Commissioner, Aligarh, and issued instructions to investigate the causes of the accident.

UP Hathras Stampede LIVE: “We have been directed by the CM to come to the site of the incident in Hathras, investigate the matter and take necessary decisions on behalf of the government. The death toll is continuously rising…” said UP Minister Sandeep Singh.

UP Hathras Stampede LIVE: “Heartbreaking news of death of many devotees, including women and children, in the accident in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh. I convey my deepest condolences to those who have lost their family members and pray for speedy recovery of the injured,” President Droupadi Murmu tweeted.

UP Hathras Stampede LIVE: UP CM Yogi Adityanath issues directions for investigation into causes of incident led by ADG Agra and Commissioner Aligarh

UP Stampede LIVE Updates: UP CM Yogi Adityanath has expressed his condolences to the bereaved families of those killed in the accident in Hathras district. He also wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

UP Stampede LIVE: Injured persons were rushed to a hospital in UP Hathras for treatment after a stampede occurred at a ‘satsang’ in the city.

UP Stampede LIVE: 27 bodies have been brought to Etah Hospital, including 23 women, three children and one a man. No injured have been brought so far. This is a very unfortunate incident. May their souls rest in peace, said Etah SSP Rajesh Kumar

UP Stampede LIVE: The stampede appears to have been due to overcrowding, said Ashish Kumar, SHO of Sikandara Rao police station.