"Probe should be conducted to find cause": Asaduddin Owaisi on Hathras stampede incident
Jul 02, 2024
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New Delhi [India], July 2 : Expressing his grief on the Hathras stampede incident, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi said that an investigation should be carried out to find the cause of the incident and proper treatment should be given to the injured.
Asaduddin Owaisi said, "The incident that took place in Hathras is sad. Proper investigation should be done on how the incident took place and how the State Govt could not manage the crowd efficiently. I hope that proper treatment will be given to the injured."
The death toll in a stampede on Tuesday at a religious event in Hathras district rose to 116. Uttar Pradesh Minister Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary announced 2 Lakh compensation to the kin of those who died in the incident.
"So far the death toll is 116 and the number of injured is 18 and they are out of danger," Aligarh Commissioner Chaitra V said speaking to ANI on Tuesday.
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.