Hathras: At least 121 people have been killed and multiple injured in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras after a stampede broke out during a ‘Satsang’ event on Tuesday.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Death toll rises to 121 and 28 injured, as per the Office of the Relief Commissioner
#WATCH | Hathras Stampede | Aligarh Commissioner Chaitra V says, “116 people have been confirmed dead. 18 people are injured. Treatment is being ensured for the injured in Aligarh district. Primary investigation is being carried out…”#HathrasStampede #Hathras #STAMPEDE pic.twitter.com/4WWJfmZc7x
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- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath affirmed that the state government is committed to uncovering the truth behind the Hathras incident. The Chief Minister further said that to ensure a thorough investigation, a team has been formed under the chairmanship of Additional DG Agra, tasked with providing a detailed report.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased in the mishap in Hathras. The injured will be given Rs. 50,000 financial aid.
The Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased in the mishap in Hathras. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.
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- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakhs each to the families of the deceased and Rs 50 thousand each to the injured following the tragic stampede in Hathras.
#WATCH | On Hathras stampede, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath says, “PM Narendra Modi, Union HM Amit Shah have expressed deep sorrow and condolences to the bereaved families. The Government of India and the state govt have also announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the family… pic.twitter.com/qKmS1qGfrm
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- Hathras DM Ashish Kumar said that the district administration is actively investigating the incident, “District administration is investigating the matter. The injured are being taken to the hospital and people are still being recovered. A figure of nearly 50-60 deaths has been reported to me by the doctors.”
- Taking to X (formerly Twitter Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote, “Spoke to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath regarding the tragic incident in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. The UP government is engaged in providing all possible help to all the victims. My condolences are with those who have lost their loved ones in this. Along with this, I wish for the speedy recovery of all the injured.”
उत्तर प्रदेश के हाथरस में हुए दुखद हादसे को लेकर मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ जी से बात की। यूपी सरकार सभी पीड़ितों की हरसंभव सहायता में जुटी हुई है। मेरी संवेदनाएं उन लोगों के साथ हैं, जिन्होंने इसमें अपने प्रियजनों को खोया है। इसके साथ ही मैं सभी घायलों के जल्द से जल्द स्वस्थ…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 2, 2024
- PM Modi also expressed condolences over the incident in the parliament session.
- “There are reports of many people dying in the stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. I express my condolences to those who lost their lives in this accident. I wish for the speedy recovery of all the 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 through this House that the victims will be helped in every way,” PM Modi said.
WATCH | PM Modi condemns #HathrasStampedeIncident during his address in #LokSabha pic.twitter.com/1uRMgTzNCu
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- Paying condolence to the deceased the Union Minister Rajnath Singh labelled the accident as “extremely painful.”
- “The accident that happened in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh is extremely painful. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families of those who have lost their loved ones in this accident,” Singh said.
- “Along with this, I wish for the speedy recovery of all the injured. Under the supervision of the state government, the local administration is providing all possible help to all the victims,” he added.
उत्तर प्रदेश के हाथरस ज़िले में हुआ हादसा अत्यंत पीड़ादायक है। इस दुर्घटना में जिन्होंने अपनों को खोया है, उन शोकाकुल परिजनों के प्रति मेरी गहरी संवेदनाएं। इसके साथ ही मैं सभी घायलों के जल्द से जल्द स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं। राज्य सरकार की देखरेख में स्थानीय प्रशासन सभी…
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 2, 2024
- Taking to X Union Jome Minister Amit Shah expressed condolences. Shah wrote. “I am deeply saddened by the tragic accident in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. I express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this accident. May God give them strength to bear this pain. The local administration is engaged in relief work. I wish for the speedy recovery of the injured.”
उत्तर प्रदेश के हाथरस में हुए दुःखद हादसे से मन अत्यंत व्यथित है। इस दुर्घटना में जान गँवाने वाले लोगों के परिवारजनों के प्रति संवेदनाएँ व्यक्त करता हूँ। ईश्वर उन्हें यह कष्ट सहने की शक्ति दें। स्थानीय प्रशासन राहत कार्यों में जुटा है। घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 2, 2024
- The stampede occurred during a religious event for Lord Shiva in Ratibhanpur. As the event came to a close a stampede occurred which injured many people including women and children. The injured have been taken to Etah Medical College, where they are being treated.
- UP CM Yogi Adityanath has expressed his deepest condolences to the bereaved families.
#UPCM @myogiadityanath ने जनपद हाथरस में हुए हादसे में मृतकों के शोक संतप्त परिजनों के प्रति संवेदना व्यक्त की है। साथ ही घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना की है।
उन्होंने जिला प्रशासन के अधिकारियों को घायलों को तत्काल अस्पताल पहुंचाकर उनके समुचित उपचार कराने और मौके पर राहत…
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- CM Yogi Adityanath has ordered the officials to reach the site and start the relief work as well.
#WATCH | Hathras Stampede accident | Hathras: UP CM Yogi Adityanath reaches the Circuit House and takes stock of the situation pic.twitter.com/xQ6AF5S3b9
— ANI (@ANI) July 3, 2024
