Dozens feared dead at Hindu gathering in northern India, say police and media
Crowd crush reported after religious celebration of the deity Shiva in the city of Hathras, south-east of DelhiAt least 87 people are feared crushed to death at a Hindu religious gathering in northern India, 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. District police spokesperson Manish Chikara put the death toll at about 60 people, but said that figure may rise. Continue reading...
Crowd crush reported after religious celebration of the deity Shiva in the city of Hathras, south-east of Delhi
At least 87 people are feared crushed to death at a Hindu religious gathering in northern India, 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. District police spokesperson Manish Chikara put the death toll at about 60 people, but said that figure may rise. Continue reading...