The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Tuesday submitted its report to the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in connection with the Hathras tragedy which claimed the lives of 121 people on July 2. The team has attributed overcrowding as the primary cause behind the tragic event. Earlier on Monday, the detailed investigation report was submitted to the administration by ADG Agra Zone and Commissioner Aligarh. Based on the report of the inquiry committee, 6 officers including SDM, CO and Tehsildar were suspended.The SIT, led by ADG Agra Zone Anupam Kulshrestha and Commissioner Aligarh Chaitra B., recorded statements from approximately 150 individuals, including government employees and the victim’s family members. The CM had demanded the report within 24 hours of the incident. However, the two-member committee took six days to complete their report.
Hathras stampede due to over crowding: SIT says in its report to CM Yogi, no mention of Bhole Baba’s fault
