Hathras, At least 116 people are reported dead after a stampede broke out among the followers who had come to listen to the satsang during a religious event in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday. Most of the dead are women, 18 devotees are also reported to be injured in this accident. According to the information received, this incident happened when a religious preacher was addressing his followers in a specially set up tent in Sikandra Rao town of Hathras. CMO Etah Umesh Kumar Tripathi said in a statement that so far 27 bodies had arrived at the post-mortem house, including 23 women, children and 1 man. Many injured were also admitted. Further information will be revealed after investigation. Stampede during religious event is a primary reason. Sikandrarao SHO Ashish Kumar said that this stampede took place during Bholebaba's satsang in Phulrai village of this police station area, in which many people have died and many others have been injured. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has also condoled the death of those killed in the stampede. In a post made by the UP CM Office, it was told that UP CM Yogi Adityanath has expressed condolences to the bereaved families of those killed in the accident in Hathras district. He has also wished for the speedy recovery of the injured. He has directed the district administration officials to immediately take the injured to the hospital and get them treated properly and speed up the relief work on the spot. He has directed to investigate the causes of the incident under the leadership of ADG Agra and Commissioner Aligarh.

Announcement of financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh each
CM Yogi Adityanath has ordered a thorough investigation, as well as announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh each to the deceased and Rs 50,000 each to the injured. The Chief Minister himself is keeping a close watch on the developments. The Chief Minister has sent two ministers, the Chief Secretary and the DGP to the spot. A team was formed under the leadership of ADG, Agra and Commissioner, Aligarh and directed to investigate the causes of the accident. An FIR and major action will be taken against the event organisers. According to official sources, a team of ADG Agra and Aligarh Commissioner has been formed to investigate the causes of the stampede. SSP of Etah Rajesh Kumar Singh said, 'A religious programme was going on in Mughalgarhi village of Hathras district, when the stampede occurred. So far 27 bodies have reached Etah hospital, which include 23 women, 3 children and 1 man. The injured are being taken to the hospital. These 27 bodies are being identified.'