116 people died in a stampede at a religious event in India.

Tragedy struck at a religious gathering in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India on Tuesday. According to local authorities, over a hundred people lost their lives in a stampede that occurred during a prayer meeting, also known as a satsang, in the village of Mughal Garhi in the Hathras district. This village is located about 200 kilometers from New Delhi, the capital city.

The local police have reported that at least 116 people have been confirmed dead, but the number is expected to rise as more information becomes available. In the aftermath of this devastating event, many bodies were taken to the Etah district mortuary, while the remaining ones were brought to Hathras. Inspector General Shalabh Mathur, from the neighboring district of Ambala Range, confirmed that 27 bodies were taken to Etah, and the rest were in Hathras.

Manish Chikara, the spokesperson for the Hathras district police, told CNN that the death toll may continue to rise as more victims are being taken to hospitals in both Hathras and the neighboring district of Etah. A video released by Reuters showed crowds gathering outside a hospital in Etah, with distraught relatives anxiously waiting for news. Medical personnel could be seen rushing to help those in need, carrying people on stretchers.

In the wake of this tragedy, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his condolences to the victims and their families during a session in the lower house of the Indian parliament, known as the Lok Sabha. He assured the nation that the government was working towards providing relief and assistance to those affected by the stampede. He also mentioned that they were closely coordinating with the state government to ensure that the victims received the necessary help and support.

Ashish Kumar, the district magistrate of Hathras, spoke to reporters and shed some light on what happened during the event. He explained that the stampede occurred as people were leaving the prayer meeting, which was organized to celebrate the Hindu deity Shiva. Kumar also clarified that the police had granted permission for the private event, and they had taken measures to maintain law and order and provide security. However, the arrangements inside the event were handled by the organizers.

The district magistrate announced that a high-level committee had been formed to investigate the incident and determine the cause of the stampede. The committee will be responsible for gathering all the necessary information and evidence to shed light on this unfortunate event. As the nation mourns the loss of so many lives, our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their loved ones. May they find strength and comfort during this difficult time.

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