Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:20am on 03 Jul 2024,Wednesday India
In a tragic incident at a religious gathering in Phulrai village, Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, 121 people lost their lives in a stampede, including 108 women and 7 children. The stampede occurred during a 'satsang' by a religious preacher, prompting the Uttar Pradesh Police to file an FIR against organisers, including 'Mukhya sevadar' Devprakash Madhukar. Charges include culpable homicide and negligence. A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court highlighting administrative failures and lapses in safety measures. The incident has raised questions about public safety protocols during large gatherings.
