UTTAR PRADESH STAMPEDE
Passengers climbing through train windows, some travelling in toilets, others waiting 12 hours in queues: Railway stations witness unprecedented Diwali-Chhath chaos
Railway stations across Delhi, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat are witnessing massive crowds as passengers head home for Diwali and Chhath Puja. Videos show commuters attempting to enter packed trains through doors and windows, while some wait up to 12 hours to board services. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says 18,000 special trains have been added this festive season, alongside holding areas and AI-enabled cameras to manage crowds.
Assam CM calls nationwide UCC; visits BJP leader's residence to pay obeisance
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called for the nationwide implementation of the Uniform Civil Code. He emphasised that Muslim women are disproportionately affected by the absence of such a code. Sarma’s recent visit to Uttar Pradesh included offering condolences to BJP leader Harish Dwivedi. In response to protests against the government, Sarma stated that power is gained through votes.
School Holiday Today, October 19: Check state-wise closures for Durga Puja, Maha Navami, Vijayadashami, Ayudha Pooja, Dasara 2026 & other festivals
Schools closed on October 19: Schools in several Indian states will remain closed on Monday, October 19, 2026, due to festive holidays, including Durga Puja, Maha Navami, Ayudha Pooja and Vijayadashami. Schools in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand will also remain closed, while Telangana schools covered by the Dasara vacation will continue their break. Students and parents should check state-wise holiday schedules and official announcements for the latest updates.
Vijay’s Karur rally stampede to 2003 Kumbh Mela tragedy: List of past incidents that shocked the nation
A political rally for actor-turned-politician Vijay in Karur ended in tragedy when overcrowding sparked a stampede, killing 31 people and injuring many others. The incident, which occurred on Saturday evening, highlights ongoing concerns over crowd safety at large gatherings in India. Similar disasters have struck political events, religious congregations, and public celebrations in the past two decades, with hundreds of lives lost.
List of major stampede at temples, other religious gatherings in India
A tragic stampede at a Barabanki temple resulted in fatalities and injuries. This incident highlights a concerning trend of stampedes at religious sites across India. Over the years, numerous stampedes have occurred at temples, railway stations, and large gatherings. These events have led to significant loss of life. The article lists major stampedes over the last two decades.
List of major stampede at temples, other religious gatherings in India
Deadly stampedes continue to plague India. A recent incident at Haridwar's Mansa Devi temple killed six. Unfortunately, this is part of a recurring pattern. The article lists major stampedes over the last two decades. These tragedies occurred at temples, railway stations, and religious gatherings. Future events like an RCB parade and Pushpa 2 screening are also mentioned with stampede incidents.
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Hathras stampede: UP Cabinet approves judicial report, likely to be presented in ongoing budget session
The Uttar Pradesh government received the judicial report on the 2024 Hathras stampede that killed 121 people. The report is to be presented in the legislative assembly. The Supreme Court suggested approaching the High Court for further action while denying a PIL for a separate investigation committee.
Maha Kumbh: Action initiated against 101 social media accounts for 'misleading' posts
Legal action has been taken against 101 social media accounts for spreading misleading information about the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. False claims included videos misrepresented as incidents related to the event. The Uttar Pradesh Police, following directives from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, implemented a cyber patrolling strategy to curb fake news and misinformation.
Major stampedes in India over the years
At least 15 people, many of them women and children, lost their lives and 15 others were injured in a stampede at New Delhi's main railway station. The incident adds to the history of tragic stampedes in India, often occurring at religious festivals or crowded events.
A list of major stampedes at temples, other religious gatherings in India
Numerous stampedes at religious gatherings in India have claimed countless lives over the years. Recent incidents include the 2022 Vaishno Devi shrine, with 12 deaths, and the 2024 Hathras satsang, which killed over 100 people. Such tragedies highlight the recurring danger at these overcrowded events.
Hathras stampede: SC rejects PIL seeking probe; asks to move HC
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a PIL seeking an investigation into the tragic Hathras stampede that left 121 dead. The court, comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, dismissed the PIL, stating that such incidents are "disturbing" and that the high courts are equipped to handle such cases.
Law and order in UP has 'collapsed': Chandrashekhar Azad
Chandrashekhar Azad, MP and chief of the Azad Samaj Party, criticized the BJP-led government in Uttar Pradesh for the collapse of law and order. He highlighted issues like mob lynching and the Hathras stampede, alleging police framing innocents while the guilty roam free. Azad vowed to address these issues in Parliament and with the UP chief minister.
Hathras stampede: Rahul Gandhi writes to UP CM Yogi Adityanath; seeks increase in compensation for families of victims
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, urged UP CM Yogi Adityanath to increase compensation for Hathras stampede victims, demanding severe punishment for those responsible. Gandhi met victims, criticizing inadequate compensation from the UP govt. He called for proper treatment for the injured and transparent investigation into the tragedy.
Some people opened cans of poisonous substance in crowd, triggered stampede: Bhole Baba's lawyer
Lawyer AP Singh, representing self-styled godman Bhole Baba, alleged a conspiracy behind the July 2 Hathras stampede, attributing it to his client’s "rising popularity." Singh claimed witnesses reported men releasing a poisonous substance, leading to the deaths of 121 people, mostly women. Authorities are investigating and arrests have been made.
Hathras stampede: UP govt hiding its failure by making minor arrests, says Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for attempting to evade responsibility for the Hathras stampede, which claimed 121 lives, by making minor arrests. Yadav accused the government of not learning from administrative failures and emphasized the need for a judicial inquiry into the arrests, labeling them as a conspiracy. He highlighted the plight of the attendees, mostly poor and marginalized, blaming the BJP government for neglecting their welfare and demanding accountability for the tragic incident.
Hathras stampede: Rahul Gandhi meets victims, appeals to Yogi Adityanath to provide compensation 'open-heartedly'
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, visited the families of the victims who tragically lost their lives in the stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. Prior to reaching Hathras, Gandhi made a brief stop in Aligarh to meet with the relatives of victims from that district.
Hathras Stampede: UP CM Yogi Adityanath orders judicial probe, says ashram volunteers ran away after the incident
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered a judicial probe into the Hathras stampede, which claimed 121 lives and injured 28. The Special Investigation Team, led by a retired judge, will investigate the incident, which involved 2.5 lakh devotees. Police are searching for Bhole Baba, the preacher at the event. An FIR has been filed against the organizers.
UP Hathras stampede: Crowd rushed to seek blessings from 'Bhole Baba', says Sub Divsional Magistrate report
The prime facie report suggests that the stampede occurred as devotees rushed to seek blessing from 'Bhole Baba', the preacher at the religious congregation Satsang, as he was about to leave the venue after the prayer.
Russian President Putin expresses condolences for Hathras stampede tragedy
Hathras incident occurred on Tuesday in Hathras district, where thousands had gathered near Phulrai village in the Sikandrarau area for a 'satsang' led by a religious preacher. In response, the Uttar Pradesh Police lodged an FIR against the event organizers, accusing them of concealing evidence and violating regulations by allowing 2.5 lakh attendees despite having permission for only 80,000.
We never thought such an incident would happen, says father of 3-year-old killed in Hathras stampede
A stampede at a religious congregation in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, killed 121 people, mostly women, as devotees suffocated to death and bodies piled atop each other. The incident occurred as the 'satsang' ended, and some accounts say people slipped in the slush as they ran after the preacher's car, triggering the stampede. The victims were part of the crowd which had gathered near Phulrai village in the Sikandrarau area for the'satsang' by religious preacher Baba Narayan Hari.
Hathras Stampede: Petitions filed for CBI, SC-monitored probe into the incident
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Allahabad High Court demanding an inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the Hathras stampede incident which has claimed 121 lives so far, leaving 28 injured.
Hathras stampede: Forensic team arrives at incident site for investigation
A stampede incident in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district has claimed 121 lives, with 28 people injured. The forensic team and dog squad have arrived to collect belongings from the site, including shoes and sheets used for sitting. The death toll has risen to 121, with 35 people injured. Uttar Pradesh police have launched a search operation at Ram Kutir Charitable Trust in Mainpuri district to find Narayan Saakar Hari, also known as Bhole Baba, the preacher of the 'Satsang' in Hathras. The preacher remains untraceable.
Rajya Sabha condoles loss of lives in Hathras stampede
Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge called on government to enact legislation aimed at preventing similar incidents in the future.
UP-Hathras Stampede: How crowding, humidity led to 121 deaths in Hathras horror. What we know so far
In Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh, a stampede during a religious event led by 'Vishwa Hari Bhole Baba' killed at least 121 people and injured over 300. The tragedy occurred near Phulrai village, where a massive crowd exceeded expected attendance. Overcrowding, narrow exits, and boggy conditions from an overflowing drain contributed to the chaos. Authorities have launched an investigation, and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has vowed to identify those responsible. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in managing large public gatherings in India.
UP Hathras Stampede: "I am left with nothing...," says father of deceased 16-year-old daughter
The death toll from the stampede during a religious congregation in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, has risen to 121. Among the deceased are many women and children. The incident has left 28 injured, with several receiving treatment in local hospitals. Authorities have launched an investigation, with police searching for the event's preacher, Bhole Baba. The Uttar Pradesh government announced compensation for the victims' families and ordered a thorough inquiry into the cause of the stampede.
UP Hathras Stampede: Death toll rises to 121, number of injured at 28
A stampede at a religious congregation in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, has resulted in 121 deaths and 28 injuries. Police are searching for the preacher, Bhole Baba, and have filed an FIR against the event organizers. Eyewitnesses described the chaos, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has vowed a thorough investigation, forming a team to determine the cause and ensure justice.
Hathras and the tragic history of major stampedes at religious events in India
A tragic stampede in Uttar Pradesh resulted in over 100 deaths during a Hindu gathering. The incident unfolded in Hathras district, located about 200 km southeast of New Delhi.
PM Modi recalls 1954 Kumbh Mela stampede at election rally in UP
"When Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was prime minister, thousands of people were killed in the Kumbh stampede in Allahabad," Modi said at an election meeting here.
UP announces Rs 2 lakh relief for MP temple stampede victims
UP govt announced a compensation of Rs two lakh each to the kin of the pilgrims from the state who died in stampede during Navratri festivities near a temple in MP's Datia district.
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