02-Jul-2024 08:34 PM
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Lucknow, July 2 (Reporter) Taking a serious view of the stampede incident during a religious programme in Hathras in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has hinted at taking strict action against the organisers and other responsible persons.
The CM has expressed grief over the incident and extended his condolences to the bereaved families of the deceased. He has directed that the injured be promptly taken to the hospital and provided with proper medical care, wishing for their swift recovery.
He has announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh for each family of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for each injured individual.
Yogi is closely monitoring the situation and receiving constant updates. He has dispatched two ministers, the Chief Secretary and the DGP, to the site of the mishap. He has directed the formation of a team led by the ADG, Agra, and the Commissioner, Aligarh, to probe into the causes of the incident. The team has been asked to submit its report within 24 hours.
The government is preparing for significant actions, including filing an FIR against the organisers.
The CM wrote on X, "The loss of lives in the tragic accident in Hathras district is deeply saddening and heart-wrenching. My condolences are with the bereaved families. I have directed the officials to conduct relief and rescue operations swiftly and ensure proper treatment of the injured. Ministers Shri Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary and Sandeep Singh have already left for the incident site, and I have directed the Chief Secretary and DGP of the state to also reach there."
"I pray to Lord Shri Ram to grant the departed souls a place at his feet and wish a speedy recovery to the injured," he said.
Sources said a crowd of thousands of devotees gathered for the programme of Bhole Baba, renowned as Narayan Sakar Vishwa Hari. The number of attendees exceeded the administration's permitted limit at the venue, leading to a stampede during Bhole Baba's satsang.
Chief Secretary Manoj Singh and DGP Prashant Kumar have been dispatched to the scene. The injured have been transferred to Etah for medical treatment. The incident occurred near Phulrai village on GT Road in the Sikandra Rao Kotwali area...////...