30 die in stampede at Kumbh on morning of auspicious dip

30 die in stampede at Kumbh on morning of auspicious dip

At least 30 pilgrims were killed and over 60 injured during a stampede at Prayagraj’s Maha Kumbh event on Wednesday. The tragedy occurred as crowds surged for a dip at the Sangam on the auspicious ‘mauni amavasya’, causing barricades to collapse and leading to chaos. CM Yogi Adityanath announced ex gratia for victims’ families and initiated a judicial probe.

​At least 30 pilgrims were killed and over 60 injured during a stampede at Prayagraj’s Maha Kumbh event on Wednesday. The tragedy occurred as crowds surged for a dip at the Sangam on the auspicious ‘mauni amavasya’, causing barricades to collapse and leading to chaos. CM Yogi Adityanath announced ex gratia for victims’ families and initiated a judicial probe. 

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