Thirty people were killed in a stampede that occurred just before dawn at the Maha Kumbh venue in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, the police chief overseeing security at the massive religious gathering told reporters today.

Among those injured, 36 are undergoing treatment at the hospital and the rest have been sent with their families, he said

Among the deceased, 25 have been identified, while efforts are ongoing to confirm the identities of the remaining five victims, DIG said while speaking to the media

CM Yogi announces Judicial Commission to probe; Rs. 25 Lakh Ex-gratia to kin of each deceased Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 29: At least 30 people were killed and 60 injured in a pre-dawn stampede at the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh early Wednesday as millions of pilgrims jostled for space to take a holy dip […]

At least 30 people were killed in northern India on Wednesday when a stampede broke out at the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj.

Indian authorities have ordered a probe into the stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela Hindu festival that killed dozens of devotees as millions gathered for a "holy dip" in sacred river waters as part of the six-week event, said officials.

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Indian authorities have ordered a probe into the stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela Hindu festival that killed dozens of devotees.

PRAYAGRAJ, India: Millions of devout Hindus thronged the northern Indian city of Prayagraj on Thursday (Jan 30) for the Maha Kumbh festival, a day after dozens died in a stampede in the holy centre on the most

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the incident “extremely sad” and extended his condolences to victims.

PRAYAGRAJ: A probe into the stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela Hindu festival that killed dozens of devotees on Wednesday has been ordered by the Indian authorities as millions gathered for a holy...

It was not immediately clear what triggered the panic or how many people had been hurt. Some local news websites said 10 people had died

Vaibhav Krishna, DIG Mahakumbh, said that the stampede took place between 1-2 am, when a huge crowd broke the barricades, which resulted into the stampede.

Video. A stampede killed at least people as millions of Hindus rushed to take their holy bath in the waters of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers.

Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad downplayed stampede at Maha Kumbh, calling it a “minor incident” amid a large crowd. He also assured government vigilance and condoled the loss of life.

Rescue teams carrying victims from the accident site weaved through piles of clothes, shoes and other discarded belongings.

Multiple casualties occurred when a stampede broke out in the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh on Wednesday, as crores of pilgrims jostled for space to take a holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya.

Jamaat-e-Islami Hind demanded government accountability and improved crowd management at Maha Kumbh Mela following the stampede that killed at least 30 devotees.

New Delhi, Jan 29:  Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday described the stampede incident at Prayagraj Maha Kumbh as “extremely sad” and asked the state government to “focus on better arrangements for common devotees rather than VIPs”. On his social media handle X, Rahul Gandhi in a post X said, “The […]