Stampede at Baba's Satsang: 121 Dead, 31 Injured in Hathras

A stampede at a Satsang in Hathras district led by religious preacher Baba Narayan Hari killed 121 people and injured 31. Security has been tightened around his ashram, with officials refusing to confirm his presence. Tens of thousands of devotees had gathered for the event.

A tragic stampede during a Satsang in Hathras district has resulted in 121 deaths and 31 injuries, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The religious event, led by preacher Baba Narayan Hari, had drawn tens of thousands of devotees to Phulrai village.

Following the incident, a significant police presence has been deployed outside Baba Narayan Hari's ashram in Bicchwan. However, authorities have remained silent on whether the preacher, also known as Saakar Vishwa Hari Bhole Baba, is inside the premises. Reports from police sources suggest he is indeed within the ashram.

Circle Officer Sunil Kumar Singh stated that security measures have been strengthened post-stampede. While the exact cause of the stampede remains unclear, some accounts indicate it was triggered when devotees slipped in the slush as they chased after the preacher's car. The Relief Commissioner's Office in Lucknow has released the latest casualty figures, painting a grim picture of the event's aftermath.

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