Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:20am on 29 Jan 2025,Wednesday India
A stampede-like situation at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, left over 30 devotees injured, mostly women, during the Mauni Amavasya morning ritual. Barricades broke about a kilometre from the Sangam, causing panic and pushing some women to faint. Fearing casualties, Akharas decided to defer the Amrit Snan for the day. Despite the chaos, millions continued taking the holy dip. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath are overseeing relief efforts. The Maha Kumbh, attracting around 40 crore pilgrims, is the world’s largest spiritual gathering.
