People had gathered to celebrate the Hindu god Shiva in the town of Hathras, 140 kilometres southeast of New Delhi.
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At least 116 people were crushed to death by a mob during a Hindu religious gathering in northern India on Tuesday, July 2, a local official said. Many people were crushed or trampled, some fell into a drain at the side of the road in the midst of the chaos. “Participants were leaving the venue when a dust storm blinded them, leading to a melee and the resulting tragedy.” said the Divisional Commissioner of Aligarh city in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
People had gathered to celebrate the Hindu god Shiva in the town of Hathras, 140 kilometres southeast of New Delhi. Most of the victims were women and many injured people had been admitted to hospital, a medical official said.
Fatal incidents are common at places of worship in India during major religious events. At least 112 people died in 2016 after a fireworks explosion at a temple celebrating the Hindu New Year.
