Bareilly Stampede: Woman Dies at Raksha Bandhan Event Organised by BJP Mayor Umesh Gautam

A festive gathering turned tragic in Bareilly after a woman died following a stampede at a public event organized by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mayor Umesh Gautam. The deceased has been identified as Madhu Tomar, who was attending the Raksha Bandhan celebration organized in the city. According to onlookers and local reports, a sudden rush in the crowd led to chaos and severe overcrowding, causing Tomar to be trampled underfoot during the commotion.

Following the incident, the victim's family expressed deep grief and leveled severe allegations of mismanagement against the event organizers. Speaking to local media, family members pointed to inadequate crowd control measures, lack of proper emergency protocols, and insufficient security arrangements at the venue as direct causes of the tragic loss. Bareilly BJP Mayor Umesh Gautam’s Rakhi Event Turns Chaotic As 20,000 Women Gather, Several Faint in Crowd Crush (Video).

Demanding justice for the loss of her life, Tomar’s family has called on local administrative officials and state authorities to initiate a thorough investigation into the incident to hold those responsible accountable. Additionally, the grieving family has requested government support, including employment assistance for Tomar's son, to help secure their financial future.

Stampede Leaves 1 Dead in Bareilly

Local police and administrative officials have acknowledged the incident, with inquiries expected to review the permissions, safety protocols, and crowd management plans put in place for the high-profile public function. Further statements from the municipal authorities and event organizers are awaited.

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