UP Hathras Stampede LIVE Updates: 107 killed at ‘satsang’, ‘suffocation’ primary reason; PM condoles

UP Stampede LIVE Updates: Over 107 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.

“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.

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