Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:54pm on 02 Jul 2024,Tuesday India
The death toll from the stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, has risen to 116. The incident took place at a religious event addressed by Bhole Baba, where thousands of devotees gathered, surpassing the permitted limit. This led to panic and a deadly stampede, with most victims being women. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has assured strict action against those responsible and is currently holding meetings with senior officials to manage the situation. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has offered full central assistance. Condolences continue to pour in from leaders, including BSP chief Mayawati.
