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||Tejveer Singh July 02 ,2024||

Hathras,Uttar Pradesh: In a devastating incident on Tuesday, twenty-seven people lost their lives in a stampede at ‘satsang’ (religious event) in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. The tragic event took place in the village of Ratibhanpur, drawing a large crowd of devotees.

According to Umesh Kumar Tripathi, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), “27 bodies have arrived at the post-mortem house so far, including 25 women and two men. Many injured have also been admitted.” The scale of the disaster has left the community in shock, with many questioning the crowd management and safety measures at the event.

The satsang, a common religious gathering in India, turned deadly as the crowd surged, causing a chaotic stampede. Authorities are currently investigating the exact cause of the stampede and assessing the safety protocols that were in place.

Emergency services were quickly dispatched to the scene, and the injured have been taken to local hospitals for treatment. The district administration is working to provide support and assistance to the families of the deceased and injured.

This incident has raised concerns about the safety of large gatherings and the need for stringent measures to prevent such tragedies in the future. Local leaders and officials are urging for a thorough investigation and accountability to ensure such an incident does not recur.

The Uttar Pradesh government has expressed condolences to the affected families and promised aid and support in these trying times. The community of Ratibhanpur remains in mourning as they come to terms with the tragic loss of lives in what was supposed to be a peaceful religious gathering.