Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

sl8

(16,245 posts)
Tue Jul 2, 2024, 08:24 AM Jul 2024

At least 87 people feared dead in stampede at religious event in India, NDTV reports

https://www.reuters.com/world/india/least-27-dead-india-stampede-ndtv-reports-2024-07-02/

At least 87 people feared dead in stampede at religious event in India, NDTV reports

By Reuters
July 2, 2024 9:11 AM EDT Updated 11 min ago

NEW DELHI, July 2 (Reuters) - At least 87 people were feared dead in a stampede at a Hindu religious gathering in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, broadcaster NDTV reported.

The stampede happened in a village in Hathras district, about 200 km (125 miles) southeast of the national capital New Delhi, where authorities said a large crowd had gathered on an area of open ground in response to a call from a local religious leader.

District police spokesperson Manish Chikara put the death toll at about 60 people, but said that figure may rise.

Videos on social media showed bodies piled up on the ground outside a local hospital. Reuters could not immediately verify the images.

[...]

Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Foreign Affairs»At least 87 people feared...