Reported 12 months ago
A major stampede incident was reported in Uttar Pradesh, India, during a religious gathering resulting in at least 121 deaths and over 31 severely injured, with 112 women and 7 children among the deceased. This incident was triggered by followers chasing the departing car of a religious preacher, Singh, and it has highlighted the extreme religious fervor in India. Over the past 20 years, India has witnessed 7 significant stampede events, mostly occurring during religious festivals and gatherings, causing numerous fatalities and injuries.
Source: YAHOO