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UP Hathras Stampede - 116 killed at 'satsang’, 'suffocation' primary reason; PM condoles

Over 116 people have died after a stampede broke out during the conclusion of a ‘Satsang’ at Phulrai village in Hathras of Uttar Pradesh. A Satsang is a Hindu religious congregation that usually takes place overnight.

Dead bodies have been sent to various places for postmortem. We are trying to give the best possible treatment to the injured. FIR is also being registered... The organisers of the event will be included in the FIR because more than the permitted number of people had come to attend the event. Since it is a matter of investigation, a high-level enquiry has been ordered into it..." says Aligarh IG Shalabh Mathur

"Twenty-seven bodies have arrived in Etah hospital. Among those killed are 23 women, three children and a man," Senior Superintendent of Police, Etah, Rajesh Kumar Singh said.

The stampede apparently occurred due to overcrowding, Sikandara Rao police station SHO Ashish Kumar said.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences to the families of those killed in the stampede. He instructed officials to reach the accident site and carry out relief measures.