Stampede at Indian Religious Festival Leaves 121 Dead – Lack of Exits Blamed
Hathras, India – A tragic stampede at a religious festival in northern India resulted in at least 121 deaths, with five individuals passing away on Wednesday morning alone. Local official Manish Chaudhry reported that 28 people were still receiving treatment in a hospital following the chaotic event. Stampedes at Indian religious gatherings, where large crowds gather in confined spaces with inadequate infrastructure and safety measures, are unfortunately not uncommon. Authorities confirmed that approximately a quarter …