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.
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.
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.
