121 Dead in Hathras Stampede: Organisers Face Legal Action

An FIR has been filed against the organisers of a religious event in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, where 121 people died in a stampede. The organisers allegedly misreported the number of attendees, causing a chaotic overcrowding situation, and concealed evidence post-stampede. The police and administration claimed they performed to the best of their ability with available resources.

An FIR has been lodged against the organisers of a religious event in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, where a tragic stampede resulted in the deaths of 121 people. According to the FIR, the organisers falsely reported the expected number of attendees, permitting a turnout of just 80,000 while 2.5 lakh people showed up. This discrepancy led to overcrowding and chaos.

The FIR further accused the organisers of failing to cooperate with traffic management and attempting to hide evidence after the stampede. The event, known as 'satsang,' saw devotees dangerously collecting mud from the path of the lead 'guru's' vehicle, leading to a deadly crush.

Although the police and administration were exonerated in the FIR, being noted for doing everything possible with the resources at hand, several organisers, including 'Mukhya sevadar' Devprakash Madhukar, were named in the report. The investigation continues under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, while the main speaker, Jagat Guru Saakar Vishwahari, was not named in the FIR despite his inclusion in the complaint.

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