A stampede at a religious festival in Hathras, India, caused by severe overcrowding and lack of exits, left at least 121 people dead, mostly women. The chaos ensued as a crowd surged to touch the preacher, Bhole Baba, leading to panic and a rush toward exits. The event, meant for 80,000, saw a turnout of around 250,000. Many slipped on the muddy ground, causing further casualties. 28 people remain hospitalized. Deadly stampedes are common at Indian religious festivals due to poor infrastructure and safety measures.