"What was govt doing when such an incident took place": Akhilesh Yadav on Hathras stampede

New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): After as many as 116 people died in a stampede incident at a religious event in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras, Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday questioned the government over the preparations when it was aware that there would be a large gathering at an event.
"We got this information when we were in the Parliament. The question is what was the government doing when such an incident took place? So many people have lost their lives. It is sad that if the government knew that there would be a large gathering at an event, what did they do for their safety? They are responsible for this. Help should be provided to the families of the deceased. I hope that the government will ensure the best treatment for the injured," Yadav said.
Aligarh Commissioner Chaitra V said, "116 people have been confirmed dead. 18 people are injured. Treatment is being ensured for the injured in Aligarh district. A primary investigation is being carried out."
Uttar Pradesh government announced 2 Lakh compensation to the kin of those who died in the incident.
Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary said, "The kin of those who lost their lives will be given Rs 2 lakhs and the injured will be given Rs 50,000. The injured will be provided free treatment. UP CM Yogi Adityanath will visit the spot tomorrow..."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences over the loss of lives in the stampede in Hathras and wished speedy recovery to the injured.PM Modi spoke with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath following the tragedy in which over 50 people died.
"The Uttar Pradesh government is engaged in providing all possible help to the victims. My condolences with those who have lost their loved ones. I wish for the speedy recovery to the injured," PM Modi said in a post on X.
Expressing deep sorrow over the incident, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister has ordered a thorough investigation.
He also instructed the officials to form a team under the leadership of ADG, Agra and Commissioner, Aligarh to investigate the causes of the accident. CM Adityanath is personally monitoring the situation and has dispatched two ministers, the Chief Secretary, and the DGP to the site. (ANI)