Stampede at Sangam on Mauni Amavasya: 15 Devotees Feared Dead

Jan 29, 2025 Khushi Kumari

A stampede occurred at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Mauni Amavasya. Approximately 15 people are feared dead after the incident

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Ambulances rushed the injured to the central hospital inside the Mela grounds

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Crowd pressure forced the Mela administration to send people back

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PM Narendra Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath reviewed the situation and urged devotees to consider all ghats equal to sangam to prevent overcrowding

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In 17 days, over 15 crore pilgrims have visited the Mahakumbh Mela

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The Amrit Snan is the holiest ritual of the Mahakumbh and is believed to transform river waters into ‘Amrit’

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