Global Condolences Pour In After Tragic Hathras Stampede

Envoys from Germany, France, China, and other countries expressed their condolences for the tragic stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, where 116 people lost their lives during a religious gathering. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and other international diplomats extended their sympathies to the victims' families and wished a speedy recovery for the injured.

Envoys from several nations, including Germany, France, and China, have expressed their sorrow over the tragic stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, which claimed the lives of 116 people. They extended their heartfelt condolences to the victims' families.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar took to social media platform X, expressing his deep distress over the incident. 'Deeply distressed by the tragic loss of lives in a stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. Sincere condolences to the bereaved families. Pray for the speedy recovery of the injured,' he wrote.

The catastrophe unfolded during a religious congregation, leading to a stampede as devotees, mostly women, were returning home. The event was led by Baba Narayan Hari, also known as Saakar Vishwa Hari Bhole Baba. German envoy Philipp Ackermann, French Ambassador Thierry Mathou, Chinese envoy Xu Feihong, and Israeli Ambassador Naor Gilon also shared their condolences on X, expressing their sadness and hoping for swift recovery for the injured.

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