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A stampede at a religious congregation in a village in the Hathras district on Tuesday resulted in at least 27 deaths and numerous injuries, police said.\u00a0 Rajesh Kumar Singh, Senior Superintendent of Police in Etah, said the incident took place at a’satsang’ in Pulrai village, where a large crowd had gathered. “Twenty-seven bodies have arrived at Etah Hospital.” “Among the dead are 23 women, three children, and a man,” he told reporters. According to Ashish Kumar, SHO of Sikandra Rao Police Station, the stampede was apparently caused by overcrowding.<\/p>\n
According to officials, a team led by the Agra additional director general of police and the Aligarh divisional commissioner will investigate the incident. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences to the families of those killed in the stampede and directed officials to go to the accident site and carry out relief efforts.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Uttar Pradesh: A major incident has occurred in Ratibhanpur, Sikandra Rao, Hathras. A stampede in a satsang pavilion has resulted in the deaths of 27 people, including 19 women, and the death toll may rise. A large number of women, elderly people, and children have been injured,\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/UgKbWE7rYm<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/WmE2SRE57V<\/a>
\n\u2014 IANS (@ians_india) July 2, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nAdityanath also directed the district administration to make arrangements for the injured to be properly treated and transported to hospitals as soon as possible. He wished them speedy recovery.\u00a0
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VIDEO | Hathras Stampede: “In Etah Hospital, 27 bodies have been brought, out of which 23 are women, three are children and one is a man. As of now, no injured people have been brought. This is a very unfortunate incident. May their souls rest in peace,” says Etah SSP Rajesh\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/N3LRkybDhj<\/a><\/p>\n
\n\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 2, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nThis is a developing story.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n