LUCKNOW – A tragic stampedein Hathras district in India’s Uttar Pradesh claimed lives of more than 100 people, local authorities said Tuesday, while dozens suffered serious injuries.
The panic was triggered at the end of Satsang prayer meeting in Mughal Garhi village. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with injured individuals transported to hospitals.
The stampede occurred as attendees were leaving the event celebrating the Hindu deity Shiva, authorized by local police with security oversight left to event organizers.
Condolences poured in after the incident. Indian PM Narendra Modi offered condolences and assured government support for relief efforts. A high-level committee has been appointed to investigate the tragedy.
Opposotion parties said local administration was responsible for the safety and security of the people gathering at such a large scale. Leaders also urged government to help the families of the deceased, while adding that he was hopeful that the injured would be provided good medical treatment.
A look back at worst stampedes in history
Date
Location and Event Description
Deaths
1989
Sheffield, UK – F.A. Cup semi-final
96
1990
Mecca, Saudi Arabia – Hajj pilgrimage
1,426
1994
Saudi Arabia – Hajj pilgrimage
270
1998
Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia –
119
2001
Accra stadium, Ghana – Soccer stadium
126
2004
Saudi Arabia – Hajj pilgrimage
251
2005
Maharashtra, India – near a Hindu temple
265
2005
Baghdad, Iraq
1,005
2006
Saudi Arabia – Hajj pilgrimage
362
2008
Naina Devi temple, India –
145
2008
Chamunda temple, Jodhpur, India –
147
2010
Duisburg, Germany – Love Parade
19
2010
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Stampede on a bridge
350
2013
Santa Maria, Brazil – Nightclub fire
230
2013
Madhya Pradesh, India – Stampede near a temple
115
2015
Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia –
717
2021
Israel – Religious bonfire festival
44
2021
Houston, Texas, USA – Astroworld music festival
9
2022
Kashmir, India – Stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine
12
2022
Monrovia, Liberia – Stampede at church event
29
2022
Rivers state, Nigeria – Stampede at church
31
2022
Indonesia – Soccer stadium stampede
125
This table summarizes various tragic stampede incidents that have occurred globally over the years,