Hatras Stampede : The devotees of the revered spiritual leader tossed the footwear and personal effects of the unfortunate victims into neighboring fields teeming with lush crops to cover up traces of the tragic stampede, according to authorities. Expert forensic investigators meticulously scrutinize the chaotic scene where lives were lost during a sermon in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh on July 3, 2024. The death toll from the tumultuous religious gathering has climbed to 121, as confirmed by a high-ranking official on that fateful day. Reports from the Office of the Relief Commissioner indicate that 28 individuals were left injured in the harrowing incident that unfolded on July 2nd. Among those who perished, 19 remain unidentified, complicating an already distressing situation.
Law enforcement officials in Uttar Pradesh have taken legal action against the event organizers and have implicated Devprakash Mathur under various sections including BNS Section-105, 110, 126, 223, and 238 for their alleged role in the calamity. Notably absent from the charges is Narayan Sakar Hari, the elusive spiritual figurehead who is currently evading authorities. The catastrophic episode transpired during a prayer gathering led by self-proclaimed godman Narayan Sakar Hari in Fulrai village within Hathras district’s Sikandrarau police station jurisdiction – an assembly reportedly attended by over one hundred thousand people predominantly comprised of women. In response to this tragedy, district officials have established helplines (05722227041 and 05722227042) for public assistance and support during this difficult time as communicated through an official post via District Magistrate Hathras social media platform.
