At least 27 people killed in stampede at 'Satsang' in India

HATHRAS (UP): At least 27 people were killed and several more injured in a stampede at a religious congregation in a village in Hathras district on Tuesday, police said.

Senior Superintendent of Police, Etah, Rajesh Kumar Singh said the incident occurred at a 'satsang' in Pulrai village where people had gathered in large numbers.

"Twenty-seven bodies have arrived in Etah hospital. Among those killed are 23 women, three children and a man," he told reporters.