Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday expressed condolences over the loss of lives in a stampede at a religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh that claimed 121 lives. “Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a message of condolence to the President of India Draupadi Murmu and the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on the tragic stampede in Uttar Pradesh. Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the tragic accident in Uttar Pradesh,” the Russian embassy in India said in a post on X.
President Putin sent a message of condolence
Lakhs of devotees had gathered
A stampede occurred after a satsang ceremony on Tuesday near Phulrai village in Sikandrarao area in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh Police on Wednesday registered an FIR against the organizers of the satsang. On Tuesday, lakhs of devotees had gathered for the program of Bhole Baba, famous as Narayan Sakar Vishwa Hari. More devotees had reached the venue for the satsang program than the permission of the administration, during which the stampede occurred.
CM Yogi strict
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken a tough stand on the incident in Hathras. An SIT has been formed under the chairmanship of Agra ADG to investigate the matter. CM Yogi himself is monitoring the entire incident. CM Yogi has also visited the spot. In the press conference, CM Yogi pointed towards a conspiracy in the incident and said, “Was it an accident or a conspiracy and if it was a conspiracy, then who is involved in it… To know all these aspects, we will also conduct a judicial inquiry which will be conducted under the chairmanship of a retired High Court judge.”
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