Devastating Stampede at Uttarakhand Religious Event: Death Toll Rises to 121

The death toll in the stampede at a Uttarakhand religious congregation has reached 121. Uttar Pradesh Police have filed an FIR against the event organizers for gross mishandling. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath plans to visit the site. Investigations are underway to determine the cause and culpability.

The tragic stampede at a religious congregation in Uttarakhand has claimed 121 lives, according to the latest reports. The Uttar Pradesh Police have lodged an FIR against the event organizers, who have been accused of hiding evidence and mismanaging crowd control. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is set to visit the site near Phulrai village in the Sikandar Rau area, where the tragedy occurred on Tuesday.

The Office of the Relief Commissioner confirmed that out of the 121 fatalities, 19 victims remain unidentified. Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh earlier reported the toll at 116, noting that the majority of casualties were women. The FIR indicates severe lapses on the part of the organizers, who allegedly misled the authorities about the expected attendance and failed to cooperate in managing traffic and crowd control.

Meanwhile, the police and administration have been exonerated in the FIR for their efforts to manage the crisis with limited resources. However, the FIR has named 'mukhya sevadar' Devprakash Madhukar and other organizers as responsible. A special investigation team has been directed to submit its report within 24 hours. Chief Minister Adityanath has pledged to hold those responsible accountable, condemning any political exploitation of the tragedy.

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