Constable Ravi, assigned to Awagarh police station in Etah district, tragically suffered a fatal heart attack following his response to the Hathras Satsang incident, as it is reported . Ravi, on Quick Response Team duty in Etah City alongside colleague Shekhar Premi, received a distress call via wireless and promptly headed to Etah Medical College upon instructions.
Upon arrival, Ravi witnessed the aftermath of the Hathras tragedy, where he began feeling unwell and dizzy. District Magistrate Prem Ranjan Singh, Senior Superintendent of Police Rajesh Kumar Singh, and other officials were present as well. Due to the intense heat, Ravi removed his shirt and was moved to an air-conditioned room. Sadly, he collapsed suddenly and passed away, as detailed in the report.
The Hathras stampede, which occurred as devotees were leaving a Satsang led by preacher “Bhole Baba” in Phulrai village, has claimed 116 lives so far, predominantly women. Twenty-seven bodies were transferred to an Etah district hospital, with 23 being women, while 89 victims remained in Hathras. Inspector General of Police Shalabh Mathur of Aligarh Range confirmed the total death toll.
The victims, both deceased and unconscious, were transported to the Sikandaa Rao Trauma Centre in trucks and tempos, with bodies strewn outside the health center amid a gathering of onlookers. Distressing video clips depicted mourners amidst the deceased. Prior to the stampede, footage showed a large gathering under a shamiana listening to Bhole Baba, who was seated on a throne-like chair. District Magistrate Ashish Kumar clarified that the Satsang was a private event authorized by local authorities, with security outside managed by officials and internal arrangements handled by the organizers.