Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:05pm on 03 Jul 2024,Wednesday India
A tragic stampede at a religious event in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in over 100 fatalities and 250 injuries. Attendees were caught in chaos as they rushed to collect 'raj' (dust) from Narayan Saakaar Vishwa Hari, known as 'Bhole Baba', and sought relief from stifling conditions. Security personnel, compared to elite commandos, blocked exits to facilitate Baba's departure, disregarding pleas for a safe exit. The event, originally approved for 80,000 attendees, witnessed an overwhelming turnout of more than 250,000, exacerbating overcrowding. Authorities are investigating the incident, with concerns growing over the whereabouts of Bhole Baba, who remains missing.
