On 2 July 2024, a crowd crush occurred at the conclusion of a satsang organised by a self-styled godman[1] in the village of Mughal Garhi in Hathras district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

[9] Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath announced an ex-gratia compensation of ₹200,000 (US$2,300) for the families of each of the dead and ₹50,000 (US$580) for the injured.

Officials claimed that the deaths occurred when a dust storm caused people to panic and the overcrowding combined with the heat resulted in increased casualties.

[14] Media agencies reported that the exit from the venue was narrow and the crush started when people pushed each other to get a glimpse of Pal and others tried to collect the soil or dirt around his feet.

[25] On 9 July 2024, after the preliminary investigation of the inquiry was completed, six government and police officials were suspended for their alleged negligent handling of the event.

[28] On 17 July, Suraj Pal reiterated claims of a conspiracy, adding that he was "deeply saddened" over the disaster and that it was "inevitable" at the same time.