Hathras (UP), February 26 A local court on Thursday recorded the testimony of a woman sub-inspector in connection with the stampede that occurred on July 2, 2024, during a satsang of seer Surajpal alias Narayan Sakar Hari, in which 121 people were killed.
The next hearing in the case has been fixed for March 5.
The satsang was held at a location between the Mughalgarhi and Phulrai villages, under the jurisdiction of the Sikandra Rao police station.
Besides the 121 fatalities, several people were also injured. Most of the deceased were women and children.
The trial is underway in the court of Additional District and Sessions Judge Mahendra Srivastava, where Sub-Inspector Sushma Devi, who was stationed at the women's police station at the time of the incident, deposed.
Her cross-examination will continue.
According to defence counsel Munna Singh Pundhir, SI Devi stated that a surge of women attempting to view a rangoli at the venue led to a rush, in which she was also caught up.
The SI said she regained consciousness later, was sent home, and was subsequently taken to the hospital by her family members.
Police have filed a 3,200-page charge sheet against 11 accused, including the seer's aide Devprakash Madhukar, holding them responsible for the incident. All the accused are currently out on bail.