Tragedy in Hathras: Stampede Claims 121 Lives, Sparks Investigation

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met the victims of the Hathras stampede that claimed 121 lives. A team has been formed to investigate the incident, and FIRs have been filed against the organizers. The chief minister assured a thorough investigation and condemned political exploitation of the tragedy.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday visited those injured in the devastating Hathras stampede, a senior government official confirmed.

The tragic stampede at a religious gathering on Tuesday resulted in 121 deaths and left 28 others injured. Adityanath held crucial meetings with officials at the circuit house and visited district hospitals to meet the injured.

A special team, comprising ADG Agra and the Aligarh Divisional Commissioner, has been appointed to investigate the cause of the incident, with a report expected by Wednesday.

The Uttar Pradesh Police have registered an FIR against the event organizers, accusing them of flouting conditions and hiding evidence. The event saw a staggering 2.5 lakh attendees, far exceeding the permitted 80,000.

Despite accusations in the complaint, the name of the 'satsang' leader, Jagat Guru Saakar Vishwahari, does not appear in the FIR.

The FIR details how organizers misled authorities about the number of expected attendees and failed to manage traffic, contributing to the deadly stampede. The chaos erupted as people stopped to collect mud where the religious leader's vehicle was passing.

Addressing reporters, Adityanath vowed a thorough investigation, emphasizing that no one found guilty would be spared. He also condemned political parties for exploiting the tragedy for political gain, urging a focus on supporting the victims.

Police confirmed that approximately 2.5 lakh devotees gathered for the event in Hathras district. In a heartbreaking scene of devastation, 121 devotees suffocated and died in the stampede, with bodies tragically piling atop each other in Phulrai village.

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