Recent stampedes in India have occurred due to a combination of factors, like high turnout at religious, or other social events, poor crowd management and poorly managed venues and infrastructure
Devotees at the religious gathering where a stampede broke out in Hathras district. (Photo: PTI)
At least 121 people died in a stampede during a religious gathering in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday. The tragedy occurred as attendees were leaving a «satsang» led by the spiritual leader «Bhole Baba» in Phulrai village. The incident, marked by severe suffocation and a pile-up of bodies, is one of the worst in recent years. The event was organised by Suraj Pal, also known as «Narayan Sakar Hari» or «Bhole Baba», from Bahadur Nagar village.
An FIR has been registered against the organisers of an event for surpassing the authorised attendee limit. According to the FIR, permission was granted for 80,000 attendees, but more than 250,000 people were present. The organisers face charges under Sections 105, 110, 126 (2), 223, and 238 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp
A high-level committee, chaired by the Additional Director-General of Police, Agra, and the Aligarh Commissioner, has been formed to probe the incident.
