Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Allahabad High Court demanding an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the Hathras stampede incident that took place. has claimed 121 lives so far, leaving 28 injured.
The PIL has been filed by advocate Gaurav Dwiwedi, advocate of Allahabad High Court.
As many as 121 people have been killed and 28 injured, according to a statement from the Aid Commissioner's Office.
Of the 28 injured, six are undergoing treatment at the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College in Aligarh; six people are admitted to Deen Dayal Hospital in Aligarh; nine people are under treatment at Bagla Hospital in Hathras; one at Agra SN Medical College, while six are undergoing treatment at Etah Medical College in Hathras, the official statement mentioned.
Earlier today, Uttar Pradesh Police carried out a search operation at Ram Kutir Charitable Trust in Mainpuri district in search of 'Bhole Baba', who held a Satsang in Hathras, where a stampede took place which claimed several lives .
However, he could not be traced, police said.
"We did not find Baba ji inside the campus...he is not here..." said deputy SP Sunil Kumar.
Shakuntala Devi, an eyewitness of the Hathras stampede incident, said, "A Satsang of Bhole Baba was going on. Just after the Satsang ended, several people started coming out from there. A stampede occurred because the road It was irregular and people fell on each other..."
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday that a thorough investigation into the incident will be carried out to determine whether it was an "accident or a conspiracy".
CM Yogi asserted that the state government is committed to uncovering the truth behind the Hathras incident.
"Playing politics instead of expressing condolences over such an incident is extremely unfortunate and condemnable. The government is already sensitive in this matter and will get to the bottom of the matter, whether it is an accident or a conspiracy, and give the appropriate punishment to all those responsible for this incident," he said.
The Chief Minister further said that to ensure thorough investigation, a team has been formed under the chairmanship of Additional Directorate General of Agra, tasked with providing a detailed report.
Earlier today, the forensic team along with the dog squad reached the incident site in Hathras to collect evidence as part of their investigation.
The PIL has been filed by advocate Gaurav Dwiwedi, advocate of Allahabad High Court.
As many as 121 people have been killed and 28 injured, according to a statement from the Aid Commissioner's Office.
Of the 28 injured, six are undergoing treatment at the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College in Aligarh; six people are admitted to Deen Dayal Hospital in Aligarh; nine people are under treatment at Bagla Hospital in Hathras; one at Agra SN Medical College, while six are undergoing treatment at Etah Medical College in Hathras, the official statement mentioned.
Earlier today, Uttar Pradesh Police carried out a search operation at Ram Kutir Charitable Trust in Mainpuri district in search of 'Bhole Baba', who held a Satsang in Hathras, where a stampede took place which claimed several lives .
However, he could not be traced, police said.
"We did not find Baba ji inside the campus...he is not here..." said deputy SP Sunil Kumar.
Shakuntala Devi, an eyewitness of the Hathras stampede incident, said, "A Satsang of Bhole Baba was going on. Just after the Satsang ended, several people started coming out from there. A stampede occurred because the road It was irregular and people fell on each other..."
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday that a thorough investigation into the incident will be carried out to determine whether it was an "accident or a conspiracy".
CM Yogi asserted that the state government is committed to uncovering the truth behind the Hathras incident.
"Playing politics instead of expressing condolences over such an incident is extremely unfortunate and condemnable. The government is already sensitive in this matter and will get to the bottom of the matter, whether it is an accident or a conspiracy, and give the appropriate punishment to all those responsible for this incident," he said.
The Chief Minister further said that to ensure thorough investigation, a team has been formed under the chairmanship of Additional Directorate General of Agra, tasked with providing a detailed report.
Earlier today, the forensic team along with the dog squad reached the incident site in Hathras to collect evidence as part of their investigation.
