One killed in blanket distribution programme in UP

A 52-year-old woman was today killed and another injured during a blanket distribution programme on the occasion of SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav's birthday in Bisauli area here.

Sharbati Devi was injured in the stampede during distribution of blankets at the premises of Madanlal Inter College following which she was taken to the community health centre where doctors declared her dead, ASP Balendra Bhushan Singh said.

He said the injured person has been admitted to hospital.