CM Yogi holds press conference regarding Hathras stampede incident, reveals reason behind tragedy

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Hathras (UP), July 03 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a press conference in Hathras to address the stampede incident that resulted in 121 deaths. During his address, CM Yogi emphasized that the government's priority is on rescue operations. He also mentioned his discussions with eyewitnesses and explained that the incident occurred because several women were trying to meet the preacher but were stopped by the sevadars. “Our priority was to focus on the rescue and operation. A total of 121 devotees have lost their lives. They were from UP, Haryana, MP and Rajasthan. Out of the 121 deceased, 6 were from other states. 31 injured people are undergoing treatment and almost everyone is out of danger. I had a conversation with several eyewitnesses and they informed me that the incident took place after the program was over when the preacher of the Satsang was coming down from the stage, suddenly several women started going towards him to touch him and when the 'sevadars' stopped them, due to which this accident happened. The administration was not allowed by the 'sevadars' to enter inside”, said Yogi Adityanath. Speaking further, he said that an SIT has been formed led by ADG Agra and that the State government has decided to have a judicial inquiry. “We have formed an SIT, led by ADG Agra. It has submitted a preliminary report. They have been told to investigate this deeply. There are several angles that need to be investigated...State Government has decided to have a judicial inquiry as well which will be led by a retired High Court judge. Retired senior officials of the Administration and Police will also be a part of it”, he added.

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