UP Government Tightens Rules After Hathras Stampede Tragedy

Following a stampede in Hathras that claimed 121 lives, UP Minister Asim Arun announced that the state government is developing SOPs for large gatherings. CM Yogi Adityanath has mandated amenities such as toilets and water tankers. An inquiry has been launched, and an FIR has been filed against the event organizers.

Following a tragic stampede in Hathras that led to the loss of 121 lives, Uttar Pradesh Minister Asim Arun stated on Wednesday that the state government is working on new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for large gatherings to prevent such incidents in the future.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed officials to develop detailed SOPs, ensuring that permission for events will only be granted if the 'basic, minimum' conditions for amenities are met. This includes necessities like sufficient toilets, water tankers, and escape points for the crowd.

In the aftermath of the tragedy, a three-minister committee, including Arun, has been tasked with supervising relief measures. The Chief Minister visited Hathras, met with the injured and the families of the deceased, and ordered an inquiry led by a retired high court judge. Additionally, an FIR has been filed against the event organizers for their negligence, which included inadequate parking and insufficient entry and exit routes.

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