One of the worst crushes in years grips India after a gathering in Pulrai village led by Bhole Baba turns tragic. Shocking post-disaster images show makeshift rescues with wounded transported in pick-up trucks, tuk-tuks, and even on motorbikes.
The incident unfolded when an estimated 250,000 attendees flooded the event despite permission for only 80,000. Chaos erupted as the preacher departed, causing a stampede where people lost their footing and fell atop one another. Eyewitnesses recounted how hundreds chased after Bhole Baba’s vehicle, leading to tragic casualties as some were crushed on the ground and others fell into a nearby drain.
According to local accounts and police reports, attempts to cross the highway and reach safety were obstructed, exacerbating the deadly crush.
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