Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:32am on 29 Jan 2025,Wednesday India
At least a dozen people are feared dead after a crush occurred at India's Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Eyewitnesses report scenes of chaos, with clothes, shoes, and backpacks scattered on the ground. Despite official predictions of up to 100 million attendees, the famous bathing ritual was suspended, but tens of thousands still tried to take part. The incident occurred early in the morning when pilgrims attempted to jump over police barricades at the sacred Sangam Nose. Opposition leaders have criticized the government for mismanagement and prioritizing VIPs.
