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Hathras: Brother And Sister Tie The Knot To Scam Government Scheme Goes Viral

October 7, 2024, 10:32 am

In a shocking turn of events, a case from Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras has surfaced, where a brother and sister allegedly got married, and several already-married couples tied the knot again in a fraudulent scheme to claim benefits meant for newlywed couples from economically weaker sections.

The scandal came to light after local residents lodged a complaint, prompting the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) to initiate an investigation into the matter.

The Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana Scam

The fraud was executed under the Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana, a government scheme designed to offer financial support to newly married couples. The scheme provides Rs 35,000 directly into the bride’s bank account, essential goods worth Rs 10,000, and Rs 6,000 to cover the marriage ceremony’s expenses.

According to reports, two already-married couples residing in Sikandrarao, Hathras, participated in a second wedding under the scheme to fraudulently claim these benefits. Shockingly, a case of a brother and sister marrying each other has also been reported as part of the scam.

Local Residents Expose the Fraud

Residents of the area raised concerns about these fake marriages and approached the SDM to investigate the issue. The complaint also implicated a municipal employee who allegedly arranged the fraudulent marriages to claim funds under the community marriage scheme.

SDM Ved Singh Chauhan has assured a thorough investigation into the matter, stating that appropriate action will be taken against those found guilty.

Mass Marriage Event Under Scrutiny

The fraudulent activity occurred during a mass marriage event held in Hathras on December 15, 2023, where 217 couples were married. The scale of the event has raised further suspicions, as investigations now focus on identifying how many of these marriages were legitimate.

The exposure of such fraudulent practices has sparked outrage and highlighted the need for stricter monitoring of government schemes to prevent misuse.

Rahul Gandhi New Political Face Of India: Pawan Khera

July 30, 2024, 1:42 am

Chairman Media and Publicity Department All India Congress Committee Pawan Khera expressed a contrasting critique on the the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections as he said that although Congress has accepted the mandate but the prime minister Narendra Modi has not been able to accept the mandate.

He said, “We have won even after losing and the BJP have lost even after winning. The country’s political face (the one who can lead the country) has changed altogether, now the face has become Rahul Gandhi, this has to be accepted and If Modi accepts it then only can he spend couple of years or some months in the government.”
When asked that the acongress’ marketing has been good which has obstructed the BJP’s absolute win, yet the mandate has been good enough for the ruling party to run the country, Khera responded, “When the BJP had 2 seats in 1980’s in the parliament, did they directly achieve the 200 seats in the subsequent elections? No they slowly went on to win more and more seats in the following elections, now you think, we can go from 50 to 400, that can only happen in Modi’s imaginations. We have worked hard, we have started to work harder, we have walked thousands of miles, let us not put Modi ji there but can Amit Shah do it, can he walk even a few miles?”

Asked why the Prime Minister Modi is being obstructed in the parliament, Khera responded by saying that since 10 years he has been speaking and all of us have been listening, but now there is a kind of monotony in his speeches, he is saying all the same again and again. Khera added, “He is saying Nehru did this, Nehru did not do this. Even if you ask BJP’s own people they are also tired of hearing these speeches, even Sangh parivar is tired of listening to these things. And by doing this we are helping Sangh parivar. We are just trying to tell them to answer on Agniveer, on NEET, on Hathras, we tell them to put down their work in front of the people.

Hathras Bus Accident Claims Lives: Here’s Adityanath Yogi’s Reaction

July 11, 2024, 11:49 am

A double-decker bus accident has claimed two lives and left 16 injured after the vehicle collided with a parked truck in Toli village under Sikandara Rao police station limits. District Magistrate Ashish Kumar confirmed the incident, stating that negligence on the part of the bus driver led to the fatal crash.

UP: Two killed, 16 injured as double-decker bus rams into parked truck in Hathras

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Upon receiving the report, Superintendent of Police Nipun Aggarwal and local authorities swiftly responded, initiating rescue operations and ensuring the injured were promptly transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.

In response to the tragedy, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and directed officials to expedite medical care for the injured, according to an official statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO).

Hathras road accident: CM Yogi takes cognizance, directs officials to ensure proper treatment for injured

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This incident follows another fatal bus accident in Unnao district, where a double-decker sleeper bus rear-ended a milk tanker on the Agra-Lucknow expressway near Gadha village. Eighteen people lost their lives, with 19 others sustaining injuries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh each to the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured.

The back-to-back accidents have sparked condolences from leaders across political parties, emphasizing the need for stringent road safety measures to prevent further tragedies on Uttar Pradesh’s roads.

Rahul Visits Hathras Victims’ Kin

July 6, 2024, 5:20 am

Urges UP CM Yogi Adityanath to provide compensation with open heart.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is also the newly appointed Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Friday met the families of the victims of the Hathras stampede and urged Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to help the families with open heart as they need it more.
He also said that there was inadequate arrangements at the site. The stampede that took place on July 2 claimed the lives of 121 people and left 31 injured.

On Friday morning, Rahul Gandhi left from the national capital and his first stop was Pilakhna village in Aligarh, where he offered condolences to the relatives of the four victims from the village who lost their lives in the stampede.

After interacting with the victims’ families, Rahul Gandhi said, “A lot of families have been affected. I don’t want to speak from a political prism but there have been some lapses on the part of the administration. I think they should get more compensation as these are very poor families.”

He also urged Yogi Adityanath to give more compensation to the victims’ families. He said, “I request the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh to provide compensation open-heartedly. They need it now, and more compensation should be given as soon as possible. The family members said that the police arrangement was not enough.”

He also said that his conversation with the family members was very personal as they told him about their children, their fathers and mothers and what they did and they told me that there qas inadequate arrangements.

This was the first visit of a senior Opposition leader to Aligarh and Hathras since the stampede took place on July 2.

Congress party’s Uttar Pradesh President Ajai Rai, in-charge Avinash Pande, party spokesperson Supriya Shrinate, Shaharanpur MP Imran Masood, party leader Danish Ali and other office bearers accompanied Rahul Gandhi during the visit.

From Aligarh, Rahul Gandhi them moved to Hathras, where the tragedy occurred, to interact with aggrieved families.

The stampede occurred on the evening of July 2 at a satsang of religious preacher Suraj Pal, also known as Narayan Sakar Hari and Bhole Baba.

An FIR has been registered in the incident, naming the organizers of the event.

The preacher has not been named, however, six organisers have been arrested so far in the case.

Hathras Stampede: Noida Woman Loses Mother In Surge Of Opposing Crowds

July 4, 2024, 12:03 pm

Kamlesh a lady from Noida with her mother Premvati had gone to Hathras satsang where she lost her mother in the worst stampede ever.

Just when the satsang got over Kamlesh and Premvati got up to exit the tents there was a huge crowd running towards the exit and suddenly another group started running towards them to get Babs’s “dust of feet” from the stage as the consider it very powerful. All this created a panic as both groups were pushing each other which lead to a stampede.

In this running crowd Kamlesh got seprated from her mother, anyhow Kamlesh managed to exit the tent but her mother couldn’t make it. “I survived, but died a hundred times seeing my mother get crushed by the crowd” Kamlesh said at her house in Dadri.

She also added “Everyone just ran to get out of the tent. Several people had fallen on my mother, i couldn’t even see her. For more than Half a hour she was entrapped.

Stampede In Hathras: Understanding Similar Events And Why India Is Prone To Them

July 3, 2024, 12:02 pm

A devastating stampede at a religious gathering in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, has claimed the lives of at least 121 people. The incident occurred during a satsang led by religious preacher Bhole Baba in Ratibhanpur village, Sikandra Rau tehsil, on Tuesday. Reports indicate that over 15,000 devotees were present, exceeding the permitted limit, when the stampede ensued, primarily due to suffocation amid hot and humid conditions.

Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes as the event concluded and attendees rushed to leave, with many women caught in the commotion. The tragedy highlights ongoing concerns over crowd management and safety protocols at religious events across India, where past incidents have also led to significant casualties.

Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the stampede, emphasizing the need for effective crowd control measures and adherence to safety guidelines during such gatherings to prevent future tragedies.

The incident underscores broader challenges in managing large-scale religious gatherings, where factors like overcrowding, uneven terrain, and inadequate infrastructure contribute to heightened risks of stampedes. Efforts to implement stringent crowd management strategies and enhance public safety remain crucial in averting similar catastrophes in the future.

Police Probe Into Hathras Stampede Finds Serious Lapse

July 3, 2024, 11:54 am

Several flaws were discovered in the way the entire religious celebration in Hathras was planned, resulting in the terrible stampede that killed 121 people and injured several others on Tuesday. From no entry-exit points to a lack of emergency routes, Uttar Pradesh Police sources have identified serious blunders that contributed to the disaster, even as VVIP arrangements were made for religious preacher ‘Bhole Baba’.

According to the permission and the norms a gathering of 80,000 people should have different entry-exit points which was not followed at this event, even there were no entry exits found. At such a large gathering there was no medical team at the spot nor there were enough fans amid such hot and humid weather.

Also there was no barricading near the cavalcade of Baba because of which started running trying to get close to Baba.

According to police sources, the organisers failed to disclose the specific facts in their request for approval from the administration. According to insiders, the investigations thus far have revealed extreme carelessness in the manner in which approvals were granted by both the administration and the organisers.

A search operation was carried out at Ram Kutir Charitable Trust in Mainpuri district to find Baba Narayan Hari, also known as Saakar Vishwa Hari Bhole Baba. ‘We were unable to locate Baba ji on campus. He’s not here.’ Deputy Superintendent of Police Sunil Kumar said.

Stampede In Hathras: Women’s Rush For Soil At Bhole Baba Event Ends In Tragedy

July 3, 2024, 11:35 am

A tragic stampede at a religious gathering organized by a self-styled godman in Hathras has resulted in the loss of 121 lives, predominantly women, amid scenes of chaos and mismanagement.

The Hathras incident occurred as approximately 2.5 lakh devotees gathered for the event, despite official permission only allowing 80,000 attendees. Following the conclusion of the ‘satsang’ and the departure of the godman’s convoy, a rush ensued among devotees eager to collect soil touched by the godman or to see his vehicle up close.

Organizers reportedly attempted to create a pathway for the convoy, leading to a buildup of people on both sides, which contributed to the stampede. High humidity, slippery ground conditions due to recent rains, and the urgency among devotees to board buses for their return exacerbated the situation.

Local authorities and the state police have launched a detailed investigation, with the Director General of Police and Chief Secretary present at the scene. Initial findings suggest severe mismanagement by event organizers and inadequate deployment of police to handle the large crowd.

Witness accounts reveal that many women tried to approach the godman’s vehicle, triggering further chaos. Hospitals struggled to cope with the influx of injured victims following the stampede, highlighting the scale of the tragedy and the urgent need for medical assistance.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has vowed strict action against those found responsible for the negligence that led to the stampede. The incident has sparked outrage and grief across the region, prompting demands for accountability and improved safety measures at large-scale gatherings.

Hathras Stampede: Leaders Pay Condolences As Death Toll Croses 100

July 2, 2024, 7:43 pm

A stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday, killed at least 107, including 3 children people. The bodies have been sent to Etah Medical College, and the injured have been taken to Sikandrarau Trauma Centre. Senior Superintendent of Police, Etah, Rajesh Kumar Singh said the incident occurred at a ‘satsang’ in Pulrai village where people had gathered in large numbers.

In the aftermath of the incident, UP CM Yogi Adityanath and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh expressed their condolences for the deaths of devotees in Hathras following a stampede at the end of a Satsang at the district Sikandrarau.

In a post on X, CM Yogi said, “The loss of lives in the unfortunate accident in Hathras district is extremely sad and heartbreaking. My condolences to the bereaved family.” Giving details of the relief and rescue operation, CM Yogi said, “Instructions have been given to the concerned officials to conduct relief and rescue operations on a war footing and to provide proper treatment to the injured.”

He also stated Minister of Uttar Pradesh Government, Shri Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary Ji, Shri Sandeep Singh Ji have left for the incident site and have directed the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police of the state to reach the incident site. In addition, a team has been formed under the leadership of ADG, Agra and Commissioner, Aligarh and instructions have also been given to investigate the causes of the accident.

In a separate post on X, Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, “The incident that happened in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh is extremely painful. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families of those who have lost their loved ones in this. I wish for the speedy recovery of all the injured. Under the supervision of the state government, the local administration is providing all possible help to all the victims.”

Meanwhile, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said, “The news of the death of many devotees due to the stampede during the satsang in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh is extremely painful. I express my deepest condolences to all the bereaved families and hope for the speedy recovery of the injured. The government and administration are requested to provide every possible treatment to the injured and relief to the affected families. All workers of India are requested to provide their cooperation in relief and rescue.

Former UP CM Mayawati also expressed condolences, saying, “It is very sad that a large number of people died and many were injured in a stampede, during a religious gathering in Hathras district of UP and a young man was killed during a Buddhist/Bhim Katha in Agra. The government should investigate these incidents and take appropriate action and provide financial assistance to the victim families.”

Tragedy Strikes In Hathras: Stampede Claims Over 107 Lives At Religious Event

July 2, 2024, 5:45 pm

A devastating stampede during a religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district has claimed the lives of at least 107 people, predominantly women. The incident unfolded during a ‘Satsang’ gathering in Rati Bhanpur village, Sikandra Rau area, Hathras, where a religious preacher addressed a large crowd under a specially erected tent.

Police reports suggest that the stampede occurred due to suffocation, exacerbated by the sweltering heat and humidity. As discomfort grew among attendees, panic ensued, leading to a chaotic rush. “It was a satsang meeting of Bhole Baba, a religious preacher. A temporary permission was granted for gathering at the spot on the border of Etah and Hathras district on Tuesday afternoon,” said Inspector General Shalabh Mathur of Aligarh Range.

Among the victims identified are Ganga Devi (70) from Hathras, Priyanka (20) from Kasganj, Jasoda (70) from Mathura, and Saroj Lata (60) from Etah. Tragically, two children, Kavya (4) and Ayush (8) from Shahjahnpur, also lost their lives in the stampede.

Survivors recounted harrowing scenes as the event concluded, with attendees rushing to leave the venue. “There was a huge crowd gathered of followers at the spot. There was no way out, and everybody fell on each other, and a stampede took place. When I tried to move out, there were motorcycles parked outside, which blocked my way. Many fainted while others died,” described a victim receiving treatment at a nearby hospital.

Authorities, including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, expressed profound grief over the incident. He has directed swift rescue and relief efforts in Hathras district, ordering a thorough investigation led by ADG Agra and Commissioner Aligarh to determine the causes of this tragic stampede.

Hathras Tragedy: Tragic Stampede At Uttar Pradesh Religious Event Claims 87 Lives

July 2, 2024, 4:21 pm

A stampede occurred at a religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras on Tuesday, leading to multiple fatalities. The stampede occurred during a ‘satsang’.

The event, dedicated to Lord Shiva, took place in Ratibhanpur. As it concluded, a stampede broke out, resulting in several injuries among attendees, including women and children.

At least 87 individuals, including women and three children, lost their lives in a tragic stampede at a religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras on Tuesday, as confirmed by officials.

Following the incident, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the formation of a committee to investigate the matter. President Droupadi Murmu also conveyed her condolences to the families of the deceased.

Meanwhile, Etah SSP Rajesh Kumar Singh says, “… A religious event was going on in Mughalgarhi village of Hathras district when the stampede occurred. So far 27 dead bodies have been received in the Etah Hospital, including 23 women, 3 children, and 1 man. The injured have not reached the hospital… Further investigation is being carried out. Identification of these 27 bodies is being carried out…”

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Etah SSP Rajesh Kumar Singh says, “… A religious event was going on in Mughalgarhi village of Hathras district when the stampede occurred. So far 27 dead bodies have been received in the Etah Hospital, including 23 women, 3 children, and 1 man. The… https://t.co/Ih37mRehAY pic.twitter.com/xJa3AN4Yo4

— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2024

Hathras District Magistrate Ashish Kumar reported that approximately 50-60 deaths occurred in the district, based on information from the community health centre.

This is a developing story.

3 accused in Hathras rape and murder incident released from jail

March 3, 2023, 2:46 pm

A day after being exonerated by a special court in Uttar Pradesh, three out of four accused in the rape and murder case of a 19-year-old Dalit girl in Hathras were released from the Aligarh district jail on Friday.

Accused Ramu, Lavkush and Ravi were acquitted by the court and released from jail. While the accused Sandeep was found guilty of crimes against the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities Act) and culpable homicide that did not amount to murder.

“There were four accused, three have been released. Sandeep has been imprisoned for life. The rest three have been released this morning at eight o’clock,” Jailor PK Singh said.He said that they were acquitted by the court yesterday but sought a one-day delay in their release citing security reasons.

A 19-year-old girl succumbed to her injuries at Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital on September 29, 2020, after being assaulted and allegedly gang-raped in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras on September 14, 2020. Her body was cremated by the Uttar Pradesh Police and the administration allegedly without the consent or the presence of the victim’s family.