More than 150 people also injured in tragedy after sermon at celebration of deity Shiva in Hathras, south-east of DelhiAt least 87 people have been killed in a crowd crush at a Hindu religious gathering in northern India, and more than 150 others have been taken to hospital with serious injuries, local officials have said.The crush happened when thousands of devotees tried to leave a prayer meeting, or satsang, with a local religious leader in Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh state. Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-07-02 18:19:02
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At least 87 killed in crush at Hindu gathering in northern India, say officials
