Scores reportedly killed as audience left sermon at celebration of deity Shiva in Hathras, south-east of Delhi
At least 87 people are feared to have been crushed to death at a Hindu religious gathering in northern India, the broadcaster NDTV has reported.
Crowds had gathered to celebrate the Hindu deity Shiva in the city of Hathras, 87 miles (140km) south-east of Delhi. The district police spokesperson Manish Chikara put the death toll at about 60 people, but said that figure might rise.
Reuters and Agence France-Presse contributed to this report
Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Scores reportedly killed as audience left sermon at celebration of deity Shiva in Hathras, south-east of DelhiAt least 87 people are feared to have been crushed to death at a Hindu religious gathering in northern India, the broadcaster NDTV has reported.Crowds had gathered to celebrate the Hindu deity Shiva in the city of Hathras, 87 miles (140km) south-east of Delhi. The district police spokesperson Manish Chikara put the death toll at about 60 people, but said that figure might rise.Reuters and Agence France-Presse contributed to this report Continue reading…
