Satsang Tragedy: Overcrowding Leads to Deadly Stampede

A deadly stampede at a religious event in Phulrai village left 121 dead, mostly women and children. Over 2.5 lakh attendees exceeded the venue's capacity of 80,000, leading to chaos and crushing. An FIR has been filed against the organizers, and an investigation is underway.

A deadly stampede at a 'satsang' event in Phulrai village has resulted in 121 fatalities, predominantly women and children, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. The mishap ensued after over 2.5 lakh attendees overwhelmed a venue designed to hold only 80,000 people.

Police have filed an FIR against the event's organizers, accusing them of misleading authorities about the expected number of devotees and hindering traffic management. The state's Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met with the injured and reviewed the situation with officials.

Investigations are ongoing, with a special team formed to delve into the causes behind the tragic incident. Meanwhile, families of the victims are grappling with their loss, and the medical authorities are striving to manage the crisis.

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