'Crowd rushed to seek ...': What SDM report said on Hathras stampede

A day following the tragic stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, which resulted in the loss of 121 lives, the sub divisional magistrate (SDM) of the Sikandra Rao division submitted a preliminary report to the district magistrate. The findings indicate that the stampede was triggered by a surge of devotees attempting to receive blessings from the preacher known as 'Bhole Baba' at the religious gathering called Satsang. The incident occurred as the preacher was preparing to depart from the venue after concluding the prayer session

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