Rahul Gandhi meets Hathras stampede-affected families | Top points

Leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday met the Hathras stampede affected families and gave them courage. 

He reached Hathras to meet the the families affected by the stampede, that claimed the lives of 121 people.

आज नेता विपक्ष श्री @RahulGandhi ने हाथरस हादसे के पीड़ित परिवारों से मिलकर उन्हें ढाढस बंधाया और हिम्मत दी।

हाथरस में भगदड़ से 100 से ज्यादा लोगों की दर्दनाक मौत हो गई और कई लोग घायल हैं।

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— Congress (@INCIndia) July 5, 2024

हाथरस हादसे के पीड़ितों से मिले नेता विपक्ष श्री @RahulGandhi

इस मुश्किल वक्त में हम आपके साथ खड़े हैं।

📍 अलीगढ़, उत्तर प्रदेश pic.twitter.com/q0NDQTQgQL

— Congress (@INCIndia) July 5, 2024

The stampede took place on Tuesday evening at a satsang of religious preacher Narayan Sakar Hari, also known as 'Bhole Baba'.

Uttar Pradesh Police conducted a search operation at Ram Kutir Charitable Trust in Mainpuri on Thursday for 'Bhole Baba', a self-styled godman who conducted a satsang in Hathras.

Here are five key points about the Hathras stampede:

The stampede occurred during a religious gathering organized by 'Bhole Baba' at the Ram Kutir Charitable Trust in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. The event drew a large crowd, leading to overcrowding and chaos.

The stampede resulted in the tragic loss of 121 lives and left many others injured. Emergency services reached the spot immediately to assist the victims and manage the aftermath.

The primary cause of the stampede was a sudden and uncontrolled rush of people trying to get closer to the central stage where the religious activities were taking place. The lack of proper crowd control measures contributed significantly to the disaster.

Local authorities and emergency services responded quickly to the incident. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his condolences and visited the site to oversee the relief efforts. An investigation was launched to determine the specific factors leading to the stampede and to prevent such incidents in the future.

The police conducted a search operation for 'Bhole Baba,' the organizer of the event, to hold him accountable for the poor management that led to the stampede. The investigation aims to identify lapses in planning and execution, and measures are being considered to enhance safety at future large-scale gatherings.