LIVE | Hathras stampede toll at 121; UP govt forms judicial commission to probe

2024-07-02 14:36 GMT

Message from Bengal CM

Just now learnt that in a sad incident of stampede, at least 27 devotees (including 23 women and 3 children) have succumbed to death at Hathras, UP. My heart goes out to their family members. Sincere condolences to the bereaved kins.
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) July 2, 2024

2024-07-02 14:35 GMT

Condolences from German Ambassador to India

Deeply saddened about the tragic events in Hathras.My condolences to the families that lost their loved ones.We hope that help quickly reaches the injured.
— Dr Philipp Ackermann (@AmbAckermann) July 2, 2024

2024-07-02 14:31 GMT

Witness accounts

#WATCH | An eyewitness in the Hathras stampede incident, says "We had come here to attend the Satsang from Agra. My 15-year-old daughter is missing. Around 20-25 people had come from Agra but we can't find my daughter anywhere. Police say they do not know anything..." pic.twitter.com/2zc1syPRZw
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2024

2024-07-02 14:19 GMT

Government aid for victims, kin of dead

#WATCH | On the Hathras stampede incident, Uttar Pradesh Minister Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary says, "The kin of those who lost their lives will be given Rs 2 lakhs and the injured will be given Rs 50,000. The injured will be provided free treatment. UP CM Yogi Adityanath will visit… pic.twitter.com/Z1hUo4J3Ro
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2024

2024-07-02 14:10 GMT

Naveen Patnaik tweets

Deeply saddened to learn about the loss of so many lives in the stampede in #Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief and pray for the speedy recovery of those who are hospitalised.
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) July 2, 2024

2024-07-02 14:09 GMT

CM Adityanath's tweet

UP CM Yogi Adityanath tweeted: "The loss of life in the unfortunate accident in Hathras district is extremely sad and heart-wrenching.

"My condolences are with the bereaved family.

"Instructions have been given to the concerned officials to conduct relief and rescue operations on war footing and to provide proper treatment to the injured.

"Hon'ble Minister in Uttar Pradesh Government, Shri Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary Ji, Shri Sandeep Singh Ji have left for the incident site and have directed the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police of the state to reach the incident site.

"A team has been formed under the leadership of ADG, Agra and Commissioner, Aligarh and instructions have also been given to investigate the causes of the accident.

"I pray to Lord Shri Ram to give a place to the departed souls in his feet and provide speedy recovery to the injured."

जनपद हाथरस की दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण दुर्घटना में हुई जनहानि अत्यंत दुःखद एवं हृदय विदारक है।मेरी संवेदनाएं शोक संतप्त परिजनों के साथ हैं।संबंधित अधिकारियों को राहत एवं बचाव कार्यों के युद्ध स्तर पर संचालन और घायलों के समुचित उपचार हेतु निर्देश दिए हैं। उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार में मा.…
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) July 2, 2024

2024-07-02 14:06 GMT

PM announces compensation

The Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased in the mishap in Hathras. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 2, 2024

2024-07-02 14:04 GMT

#WATCH | Agra | Hathras Stampede | Chief Medical Officer Arun Srivastava says, "The medical college has been put on alert...The teams in medical college are on alert mode. Forensic experts have also been arranged...Five ambulances have been sent...All the resources will be… pic.twitter.com/xiXm4y7k4K
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2024

2024-07-02 14:04 GMT

#WATCH | On the Hathras stampede incident, Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav says "We got this information when we were in the Parliament. The question is what was the Govt doing when such an incident took place? So many people have lost their lives. It is sad that if Govt knew… pic.twitter.com/Addqe4H4jC
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2024

2024-07-02 14:03 GMT

#WATCH | Etah: On Hathras stampede, Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary says, "People have died due to the stampede. The (families of the) deceased will be given compensation and the injured will be treated free of cost. A committee has been formed under the… pic.twitter.com/Bo6zJON4xN
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2024