Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims who lost their lives in the tragic stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, saying he was deeply saddened by the incident.

"Deeply saddened by the tragic stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, which resulted in multiple deaths. This incident at a crowded religious event highlights the critical importance of ensuring safety at public gatherings. Our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims. There are feelings." ,” Vijayan said in a post on X.

More than 100 people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a religious congregation in a village in Hathras district, police said.