Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:33am on 02 Jul 2024,Tuesday India
A stampede at a Lord Shiva religious event in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, on July 2, 2024, led to the deaths of 27 people, including 23 women, 3 children, and 1 man. The incident occurred as the event concluded, causing chaos and injuries. Chief Medical Officer Rajkumar Aggarwal confirmed the fatalities, while Etah SSP Rajesh Kumar Singh reported ongoing investigations and identification of the victims. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered expedited relief efforts and a thorough inquiry into the incident. Injured attendees are receiving treatment at Etah Medical College.
