Russian President Putin extends condolences over Hathras stampede

NEW DELHI: Russia President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday sent a condolence message to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the tragic stampede in Hathras which claimed 121 lives.

In a social media post on X, Russian Embassy said, "President of Russia Vladimir Putin sent a condolence message to President of India Droupadi Murmu & Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi over the tragic stampede in Uttar Pradesh.

"Kindly accept the most sincere condolences over the tragic accident in Uttar Pradesh," it post added.

✍🏻 Vladimir #Putin:

Please convey words of sympathy and support to the near and dear ones of the deceased as well as wishes for a speedy recovery of all injured. https://t.co/Vcqiy2UZo7

— Russia in India 🇷🇺 (@RusEmbIndia) July 3, 2024

According to the Embassy, Putin said, "Please convey words of sympathy and support to the near and dear ones of the deceased as well as wishes for a speedy recovery of all injured."

A stampede at a religious congregation killed 121 people as devotees suffocated to their deaths and bodies piled atop each other in the worst such tragedy in recent years.

The stampede occurred during a crowded religious gathering, leading to chaos and a significant number of casualties. The exact cause of the stampede is still under investigation.