Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:13am on 29 Jan 2025,Wednesday India
A stampede occurred at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj during the Mauni Amavasya ritual of the Maha Kumbh, causing chaos as thousands gathered for the holy dip. At least 15 people are feared dead, with over 70 injured. Vivek Mishra, a local resident, described the scene, noting that pilgrims, many carrying luggage, lost their balance due to obstacles like dustbins, leading to the stampede. Despite the chaos, authorities reported that no injuries were life-threatening. UP CM Yogi Adityanath was contacted by PM Modi and Amit Shah. Opposition parties criticized the event's poor arrangements.
