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India's stampede death toll rises to 116

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STORY: India's stampede death toll rises to 116
SHOOTING TIME: July 2, 2024
DATELINE: July 3, 2024
LENGTH: 00:00:21
LOCATION: New Delhi
CATEGORY: OTHERS

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STORYLINE:

The death toll in Tuesday's stampede in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh rose to 116, confirmed a local administration official to Xinhua over the phone.

Another local official, Divisional Commissioner of Aligarh Chaitra V. reportedly told media that the death toll had "risen to 107."

Concerns remain that the death toll could increase further as many injured people are hospitalized, with some in critical condition.

According to preliminary reports, nearly 50,000 people had congregated at a religious gathering in Sikandra Rao area of Hathras. But there were only 40 police personnel stationed at the spot to manage the huge crowd, added the reports.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences for the lives lost in the stampede, stating, "All possible help will be provided to the victims."

Xinhua News Agency correspondent reporting from New Delhi.
(XHTV)

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