India: Stampede in Rati Bhanpur, Uttar Pradesh State, July 2 /update 1

As of late July 2, authorities are continuing their response operations in Rati Bhanpur, Uttar Pradesh State, after a stampede incident left at least 107 people killed and 150 others injured. The stampede, during a religious event, was sparked by overcrowding and exacerbated by hot and humid conditions. Officials are likely to provide additional updates over the coming hours.

Heightened security and localized ground transport disruptions are likely to continue until emergency personnel complete their investigation operations and depart the incident scene. Lingering disruptions are possible. Related protests cannot be ruled out.